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LEVER, Gearshift: Removal: Removal

Fig 1: Locating Steering Column Opening Cover
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  1. Remove the steering column opening cover (2). Refer to Body/Instrument Panel/COVER, Steering Column Opening - Removal .
    Fig 2: Locating Steering Column Opening Reinforcement & Bolts
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  2. Remove the steering column opening reinforcement (1).
    Fig 3: Identifying Steering Column Shrouds
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  3. Remove the tilt lever knob.
  4. Remove the upper (1) and lower (3) column shroud.
  5. Remove and discard the brake light switch (5).
  6. Loosen the column bolts and lower the column enough to allow clearance for the gear shift lever removal.
  7. Disconnect the tow/haul switch harness.
    Fig 4: Blocker Pin & Shift Lever
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  8. Disconnect the shift cable from the shift lever (2).
  9. Remove the SKIM.
  10. Remove the gear shift lever mounting screws and remove the lever (2).
  11. Remove the blocker pin (1) from the inhibit link slot.