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Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
  2. Remove the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to STEERING COLUMN TRIM COVERS REPLACEMENT .
  3. Remove the shift lever assembly. Refer to SHIFT LEVER REPLACEMENT .
  4. With a screwdriver carefully pry the automatic transmission shift lock control away from the steering column jacket.
    Fig 1: Removing Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Away From Steering Column Jacket
    G01467452Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. The lock cylinder should be in the OFF-LOCK position.

    Important:  Do not remove the tape on the park lock cable. If so, the linear shift assembly must be replaced.

  6. Insert a small screwdriver into the slot on the ignition lock cylinder case and push against the locking tab to remove the park lock cable assembly (1).
    Fig 2: Park Lock Cable Assembly
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  7. Remove the 3 flat head 6 lobed socket tap screws from the linear shift assembly.
  8. Remove the linear shift assembly.
    Fig 3: Removing Linear Shift Assembly
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