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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Range Selector Cable End At Transmission Range Selector Lever Ball Stud
    GM738167Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Apply the park brake.
  2. Position the steering column shift lever in the NEUTRAL position.
  3. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  4. Disconnect the range selector cable (2) from the range selector lever ball stud (1).
    5. Fig 2: View Of Positive Assurance Pin & Retainer
    GM738168Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the positive assurance pin (2) from the bracket.
  6. Remove the retainer (1) from the range selector cable and transmission bracket.
  7. Depress the tangs and remove the range selector cable from the bracket.
  8. Remove the transfer case shield, if equipped. Refer to the appropriate procedure:
    9. Fig 3: View Of Range Selector Cable Grommet
    GM394468Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Push the range selector cable grommet up through the floor panel of the vehicle.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
    11. Fig 4: View Of Knee Bolster
    GM303365Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the instrument panel trim and knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
    12. Fig 5: View Of Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel
    GM303455Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the door sill plate and the left hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Left Hinge Pillar in Interior Trim.
  13. Place the drivers seat in the most rearward position.
  14. Pull back the carpet and insulation around the driver's area.
    15. Fig 6: Locating Cable End & Retainer
    GM738169Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the cable end (1) from the steering column ball stud.
  16. Remove the retainer (2) securing the cable to the steering column bracket.
  17. Depress the tangs and remove the cable from the steering column bracket.
    18. Fig 7: View Of Cable Retainer Next To Accelerator Pedal
    GM738171Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Remove the cable from the retainer (1) located next to the accelerator pedal.
  19. Remove the sound deadening material from the floor panel that covers the cable.
  20. Pull the cable up through the opening in the floor panel and remove the cable from the vehicle.
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