Lever, Gearshift: Removal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Dodge Charger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Before servicing the steering column the airbag system must be disarmed. Refer to electrical restraint system for service procedures. Failure to do so may result in accidental deployment of the airbag and possible personal injury.

Disconnect the negative (ground) cable from the battery.
Remove the steering column opening cover. Refer to COVER, STEERING COLUMN OPENING, REMOVAL .

Fig 1: Reinforcement I/P Steering Column
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Remove the steering column opening reinforcement (1).

Fig 2: Auto-Stick Wiring Connector
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Disconnect the autostick wiring connector (1).
Remove the wiring tie strap (2) securing the autostick wiring to the column.

Fig 3: Gear Shift Lever Boot
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Unsnap the gear shift lever boot (2) from the cluster bezel (3). Slide the boot up the gear shift lever (1), away from the bezel.

Fig 4: Gear Shift Lever Mounting Screw
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Remove the gear shift lever mounting screw (1).
Slide the gear shift lever (2) out of the column shift mechanism and remove the lever with autostick wiring.