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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN K1500, 5.3 ZREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 240 (SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LOCK ACTUATOR REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Suburban K1500, 5.3 Z

Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Suburban K1500, 5.3 ZSECTION Removal Procedure
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WARNING: Refer to SIR CAUTION .
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
  2. Put the shift lever clevis into the neutral position.
  3. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT - LEFT .
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  5. Use a small screwdriver to pry the A/T shift lock control actuator away from the steering column jacket assembly and the cable shift cam assembly.
  6. Remove the A/T shift lock control actuator.
    Fig 1: Removing Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Actuator
    G02423923Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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