Removal Procedure

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Remove the manual transmission control lever lower boot (1) from the manual transmission control (2). Manual Transmission Control Lever Lower Boot Replacement
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Remove the 4 manual transmission control bracket bolts (1, 2) securing the manual transmission control assembly to the tunnel reinforcement.
Push the tabs on the closeout boot (1) inward and down to clear the body structure.
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Transmission Mount (2) - Remove - Transmission Mount Replacement
Support the transmission with a suitable jack.
Lower the transmission assembly to gain access to the top of the transmission.
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Remove the 2 manual transmission control lever base pin retainers (1).
Remove the manual transmission control lever base pin (3).
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Using a suitable flat-blade tool, release the left side manual transmission control lever base pin retaining tab (1), while sliding the manual transmission control lever base pin (2) outward. The pin will lock again at the outer transmission boss. Using a suitable flat-blade tool, insert the tool between the boss and the rubber mount on the shift control assembly to release the manual transmission control lever base pin retaining tab to slide it further out of the transmission boss. Reposition the transmission slightly to allow extra clearance to completely remove the manual transmission control lever base pin.
Using a suitable flat-blade tool, release the right side manual transmission control lever base pin retaining tab (1), while sliding the manual transmission control lever base pin (2) outward. The manual transmission control lever base pin will lock again at the outer transmission boss. Using a suitable flat-blade tool, insert the tool between the boss and the rubber mount on the shift control assembly to release the manual transmission control lever base pin retaining tab to slide it further out of the transmission boss. Reposition the transmission slightly to allow extra clearance to completely remove the manual transmission control lever base pin.
Remove the manual transmission control from the transmission.