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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the shift control knob. Refer to Transmission Control Lever Knob Replacement .
  2. Fig 1: Sides Of Shift Control Boot To I/P Accessory Trim Plate
    GM180587Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Grasp the sides of the shift control boot and apply light pressure in toward the shift control lever to begin to release the shift boot retaining tabs from the instrument panel (I/P) accessory trim plate.
  4. Using light pressure, continue to release the remaining boot retaining tabs.
  5. Fig 2: Shift Control Boot To Shift Control Lever
    GM71519Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Lift the boot away from the trim plate and remove the boot.
  7. Remove the I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement .
  8. Fig 3: Left I/P Lower Insulator Panel
    GM71524Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the acoustic boot for the shiftier.
  10. Remove the shift control closeout boot retaining nuts.
  11. Remove the shift control closeout boot.
  12. Fig 4: Shift Control Neutral Lock Pin
    GM180811Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Place the shiftier into NEUTRAL.
  14. Press down to engage the shift control neutral lock pin.
  15. Fig 5: Transmission Shift Rod, Clamp & Bolt
    GM71526Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the transmission shift rod clamp bolt.
  17. Remove the shift control mounting bolts.
  18. Raise the shift control to release the locator from the shiftier bracket on the side of the driveline support assembly.
  19. Release the shift control from the transmission shift rod clamp and remove the shift control assembly.