Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Actuator

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Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement (With RPO SLT) or Knee Bolster Replacement (Without RPO SLT) .
Put the shift lever clevis into the neutral position.
Disconnect the electrical connector.
Using a small screwdriver, pry the automatic transmission shift lock control actuator away from the steering column jacket and the cable shift cam.
Remove the shift lock control actuator.