Removal Procedure

Fig 1: Identifying Park Lock Cable At Ignition Lock Cylinder

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CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution .

Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
Remove the shift lever. Refer to Shift Lever 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 2: View Of Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Actuator

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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.

Use a small screwdriver to pry the automatic transmission shift lock control from the linear shift assembly.

Fig 3: View Of Linear Shift Assembly And Retaining Screws

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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.