Gearshift Mechanism: Removal

Disconnect negative battery cable and isolate.
Remove the gearshift knob set screw and knob (Fig 1).

Fig 1: Removing Gearshift Knob
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Remove gearshift bezel (Fig 2). Disconnect range indicator lamp connector.

Fig 2: Removing Gearshift Bezel
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Remove center console assembly (Fig 3).

Fig 3: Removing Center Console Assembly
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Loosen nut on shift cable adjust lever.
Using a flat blade pry tool, remove the shifter cable core end from the shift lever pin (Fig 4).

Fig 4: Removing Gearshift Cable At Floor Shifter
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Using a flat blade pry tool, pry the cable conduit clip up from the shifter bracket. Pull up on the cable conduit and remove from bracket (Fig 4).
Release interlock cable adjuster end by inserting pointed object into shift bracket to disengage lock (Fig 5). Unsnap the shifter/ignition interlock cable adjuster end from the slot in the gearshift mechanism bracket and disconnect cable core from shifter assembly (Fig 6).

Fig 5: Releasing Cable from Bracket at Retainer Lock
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Fig 6: Interlocking Cable at Floor Shifter Assembly
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Disconnect Autostick connector (if equipped) (Fig 7).

Fig 7: Disconnecting Autostick Connector (if equipped)
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Remove the five nuts at the base of the shifter assembly. Remove assembly from vehicle (Fig 8).

Fig 8: Removing/Installing Shifter Assembly
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