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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 5.7 R, L31/KL8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 420 (STEERING WHEEL & STEERING COLUMN)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSLINEAR SHIFT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENTREMOVAL 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
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  1. Disable the SIR System. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
  2. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to STEERING COLUMN TRIM COVERS REPLACEMENT  .
  3. Remove the automatic transaxle selector cable retainer (3) and cable (2)from the steering column control lever (1).
    Fig 1: Removing Automatic Transaxle Selector Cable
    G01499442Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the shift lever. Refer to SHIFT LEVER REPLACEMENT  .
  5. Remove the retaining screws (1) from the linear shift assembly.
    Fig 2: Removing Retaining Screws From Linear Shift Assembly
    G01499443Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Twist the linear shift park lock cable to remove the cable (2) from the lock housing (1).
    Fig 3: Twisting Linear Shift Park Lock Cable
    G01499444Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the electrical connector (3).
    Fig 4: Removing Electrical Connector
    G01499445Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the liner shift assembly.
    Fig 5: Removing Liner Shift Assembly
    G01499446Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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