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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2005IMPALA BASE, 3.8 KREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - INTRODUCTION & REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFLOOR SHIFT CONTROL REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2005 Chevrolet Impala Base, 3.8 K

Removal Procedure

2005 Chevrolet Impala Base, 3.8 KSECTION Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the Console Trim Plate. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Front Floor Console (Monte Carlo) or Trim Plate Replacement - Front Floor Console (Impala) or Console Replacement - Front Floor (Impala) or Console Replacement - Front Floor (Monte Carlo) in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  2. Remove the console wiring harness.
    3. Fig 1: Removing/Installing Console Shift Control Wiring Harness
    GM161196Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the console shift control wiring harness.
  4. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable. Refer to Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Replacement .
  5. Remove the park/lock cable. Refer to Park Lock Cable Replacement .
  6. Disconnect the lightbulb and the retainer from the shifter.
    7. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Console Shift Control Assembly
    GM161200Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the console shift control retaining nuts.
  8. Remove the console shift control assembly from the vehicle.
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