Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the console. Refer to «Console Replacement»(/chevrolet/malibu/vi-2003-2006/remont/gauges-instrument-panels/#instrument-panel-system-displays-gauges-and-console) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
- Remove the left sound insulator. Refer to «Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left»(/chevrolet/malibu/vi-2003-2006/remont/gauges-instrument-panels/#instrument-panel-system-displays-gauges-and-console) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
- Remove the knee bolster.
- Place the transmission shift lever in the P (Park) position.
- Turn the ignition key to the RUN position.
- Insert a screwdriver blade into the slot provided in the ignition switch inhibitor.
- Depress the cable latch. Pull the control cable from the inhibitor.
- Push the cable connector lock button at the shifter base to the up position.
- Snap the cable from the park/lock lever pin.
- Depress the two cable latches. Remove the control cable from the transmission control.