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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Shift Control Trim Plate
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  1. Remove the shift control trim plate by lifting the rear of the trim plate up then pull the plate rearward in order to release the front retaining tabs.
  2. Remove the center console assembly. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console
  3. Fig 2: View Of Shift Indicator Lamp Sockets & Shift Lock Control Pigtail Wiring Harness Connector
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  4. Disconnect the wiring harness connector (3) from the shift lock control pigtail connector.
  5. Remove the shift indicator lamp sockets (1 and 2) from the shift indicator by rotating the lamp sockets one quarter turn. Note: it may be easier to remove the shift indicator in order to access the lamp sockets. Refer to Shift Indicator Replacement .
  6. Fig 3: Locating Shift Lock Actuator, Up/Down Switch & Screws
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  7. Remove the two screws (1) from the shift lock actuator (2).
  8. Remove the shift lock actuator (2) from the shift control assembly.
  9. Remove the two screws (1) from the tap up/down switch (3).
  10. Remove the tap up/down switch (3) from the shift control assembly.
  11. Fig 4: View Of Shift Lock Actuator Wiring Harness
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  12. Remove the shift lock actuator wiring harness from the shift control assembly.