Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.

Disable the SIR system. Refer to ZONE 3 in SIR.
Remove the shift lever. Refer to SHIFT LEVER REPLACEMENT (WITH TOW/HAUL SWITCH) or SHIFT LEVER REPLACEMENT (WITHOUT TOW/HAUL SWITCH) .
Remove the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to STEERING COLUMN TRIM COVERS REPLACEMENT .
Disconnect the park lock cable assembly (1).
The steering column lock cylinder set should be in the OFF-LOCK position.
Insert a small screwdriver into the slot on the ignition lock cylinder case and push against the locking tab to remove.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Park Lock Cable Assembly
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Disconnect the automatic transmission shift lock control connector from the park position switch assembly.
Slide the park position switch assembly off of the linear shift assembly.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Connector From Park Position Switch Assembly
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NOTE: Do not use excessive force when removing the automatic transmission shift lock control from the steering column. Using excessive force may cause damage to the automatic transmission shift lock control and/or the steering column.
Remove the automatic transmission shift lock control from the steering column.
Use a small screwdriver to pry the automatic transmission shift lock control from the steering column jacket assembly.

Fig 3: Removing Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control From Steering Column
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Remove the 3 TORX® screws from the linear shift assembly.
Remove the linear shift assembly from the steering column support assembly.

Fig 4: Removing TORX® Screws & Linear Shift Assembly
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