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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Control Assembly Into Neutral Position
    GM944408Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Ensure that the vehicle is properly supported and squarely positioned. To help avoid personal injury when a vehicle is on a hoist, provide additional support for the vehicle on the opposite end from which the components are being removed.
    IMPORTANT: All shiftier cable and park lock cable clips are one time usage only. Any service repair requiring cables to be disconnected from the transaxle control cable bracket or shiftier assembly will require a cable clip replacement.
  1. Move the control assembly into the N - Neutral position.
    2. IMPORTANT: Record all preset radio stations.
  2. Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  3. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement (L61) or Battery Tray Replacement (L66) in Engine Electrical.
  4. Remove the console. Refer to Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
    5. Fig 2: Removing Shifter Cable From Control Assembly
    GM944208Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Using the J 36346  or equivalent, disconnect the control cable from the control assembly lever.
  6. Depress the control cable retainer clip tabs and remove the cable from the control assembly. Discard the clip.
    7. Fig 3: Control Cable & Transaxle Range Switch Lever
    GM1260948Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: The control cable must be disconnected from the transaxle range switch lever prior to disconnecting it from the control cable bracket. Otherwise damage to the manual shift shaft may result, requiring transaxle disassembly.
  7. Using the J 36346  or equivalent, disconnect the control cable from the transaxle range switch lever.
    8. Fig 4: Park/Neutral Position Switch Harness Connector
    GM1227185Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Depress the control cable retainer clip tabs and remove the cable from the control cable bracket. Discard the clip.
    9. Fig 5: Control Cable At Front Of Dash
    GM1230020Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the control cable from the front of dash.
    10. Fig 6: Removing/Installing Control Cable Grommet
    GM944396Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the control cable grommet from the dash panel.
  11. Remove the control cable from the vehicle.
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