The cable is black, outer sheath about 3/16" diameter. Attaches to the shifter on the right side. Once you get the console out, look at the right side of the shifter and work the key back and forth, you will spot the cable and the parts that move with the cable. If the button on the shift knob does not snap back into place after engaging park, the cable won't release enough to let the key come out. Also, the cable end at the shifter has an adjuster on it. I have seen the cable pulled out of the ign lock at the column slightly by the telescoping of the column. Check that end to make sure it's seated. Just snaps in to place.