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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 5.7 R, L31/KL8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 331 (STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSLINEAR SHIFT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - ON VEHICLEREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8

Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8SECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle .
  2. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT in GAUGES AND INSTRUMENT PANEL .
  3. Disconnect the park lock cable assembly (1).
    Fig 1: Park Lock Cable Assembly
    G01720230Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Place the steering column lock cylinder set in the OFF-LOCK position.
  5. Insert a small flat-blade tool into the slot on the electronic lock module assembly and push against the locking tab in order to remove the tab.
  6. Remove the automatic transmission shift lock control from the steering column.
    7. Fig 2: Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control
    G01720231Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Use a small flat-blade tool in order to pry the automatic transmission shift lock control from the steering column jacket assembly.
  8. Remove the screws (1) from the linear shift assembly (2).
  9. Remove the linear shift assembly (2) from the steering column (3).
    10. Fig 3: Linear Shift Assembly, Steering Column And Screws
    G01720232Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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