Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE .
- Remove the console trim plate. Refer to TRIM PLATE REPLACEMENT - FRONT FLOOR CONSOLE (PONTIAC) or TRIM PLATE REPLACEMENT - FRONT FLOOR CONSOLE (OLDSMOBILE) in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
- Remove the I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to TRIM PLATE REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) ACCESSORY (PONTIAC) or TRIM PLATE REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) ACCESSORY (OLDSMOBILE) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
- Remove the instrument panel cluster. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) REPLACEMENT in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
- Disconnect the reverse lockout cable from the shifter.
- Remove the reverse lockout cable from the shifter bracket.
- Remove the ignition switch bolts.
- Position the ignition switch in the I/P cluster opening.
- Turn the ignition key to the on position.
- Use a flat bladed tool to release the lock from the ignition switch.
- Tie a string to the ignition switch end of the cable.
- Feed the cable from the I/P and from under the carpet at the shifter location.