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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Shift Lever, Seal (Boot), Screw & Upper Trim Cover
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    CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution .
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Slide the shift lever seal (2) up the shift lever (4).
  3. If necessary, remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
  4. Disconnect the shift lever connector at the base of the column.
  5. Remove the shift lever screw (3) from the shift lever assembly (4).
  6. Remove the shift lever and seal from the linear shift assembly.
  7. IMPORTANT: The shift lever seal must be removed by sliding the shift lever seal towards the narrow section of the shift lever.
  8. Remove the shift lever seal (2) from the shift lever (4).