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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the shift control knob. Refer to Shift Control Knob Replacement .
  2. Fig 1: View Of Shift Control Trim Plate
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  3. Remove the shift control trim plate by lifting the rear of the trim plate up then pull the plate rearward in order to disengage the front retaining tabs.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the shift control trim plate.
  5. Remove the center console assembly. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console
  6. Fig 2: View Of Shift Indicator Lamp Sockets & Shift Lock Control Pigtail Wiring Harness Connector
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  7. Remove the shift indicator lamp sockets (1 and 2) from the shift indicator by rotating the lamp sockets one quarter turn.
  8. Fig 3: View Of Shift Indicator & Retaining Tabs
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  9. Carefully spread the retaining tabs (3) enough to lift the back of the shift indicator (2) up past the retaining tabs (3).
  10. Carefully lift upward on the front of the shift indicator (2) in order to release the front retaining tabs (1)
  11. Remove the shift indicator (2) from the shift control assembly.