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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1613 (STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSLINEAR SHIFT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD

Removal Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Buick Regal and 2003 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in Air Bag Restraint Systems.
  2. Remove the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to STEERING COLUMN TRIM COVERS REPLACEMENT  .
  3. Remove the shift lever assembly. Refer to SHIFT LEVER REPLACEMENT  .
  4. With a screwdriver carefully pry the automatic transmission shift lock control away from the steering column jacket.
    Fig 1: Removing Shift Lever Assembly
    G01569276Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. The lock cylinder should be in the OFF-LOCK position.
    IMPORTANT: Do not remove the tape on the park lock cable. If so, the linear shift assembly must be replaced.
  6. Insert a small screwdriver into the slot on the ignition lock cylinder case and push against the locking tab to remove the park lock cable assembly (1).
    Fig 2: Removing Park Lock Cable Assembly
    G01569277Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the 3 flat head 6-lobed socket tap screws from the linear shift assembly.
    Fig 3: Removing Linear Shift Assembly & Retaining Screws
    G01569278Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the linear shift assembly.
RENDER: 1.0x

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