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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
  2. Remove the shift cable retaining nut near the exhaust heat shield.
  3. Lower the vehicle.
  4. Remove the shift cable from the transmission cable bracket.
  5. Disconnect the shift cable from the park/neutral position switch.
    Fig 1: Removing Shift Cable
    G02125306Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the cupholder. Refer to CUPHOLDER REPLACEMENT - FRONT FLOOR CONSOLE in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  7. Disconnect the shift cable from the shift control assembly.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Shift Cable From Shift Control Assembly
    G02125307Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Position the driver's side front carpet aside.
  9. Separate the grommet from the floor pan.
  10. Remove the cable from the vehicle by pulling the cable through the driver's floor opening.
    Fig 3: Removing Cable From Vehicle
    G02125308Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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