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Removal Procedure

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  1. Apply the parking brake for additional clearance around the parking brake lever.
  2. Shift the transmission into SECOND (A/T), or FOURTH (M/T).
  3. Remove the console. Refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT .
  4. Grasp the shift control boot (M/T) and apply light pressure in toward the shift control lever, to begin to release the shift boot retaining tabs from the instrument panel (IP) accessory trim plate.
  5. Using light pressure, continue to release the remaining boot retaining tabs, then lift the boot away from the trim plate.
    Fig 1: Removing Shift Control Boot
    G01453863Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Open the cigar lighter door and remove the ashtray.
  7. Remove the IP accessory trim plate grille.

    Pry gently at the side edge with a flat-bladed screwdriver to release the tab.

    Fig 2: Removing Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Grille
    G01453864Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the accessory trim plate retaining screws next to the cigar lighter and behind the ashtray.
  9. Remove the accessory trim plate retaining screw in the grille opening.
    Fig 3: Removing Accessory Trim Plate
    G01453865Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Grasp the sides of the accessory trim plate near the curve at the base.
  11. Pull the trim plate rearward to release the locking tabs.

    Lift the rear of the trim plate to clear the driveline tunnel studs.

  12. Disconnect the electrical connector from the cigar lighter.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Electrical Connector From Cigar Lighter
    G01453866Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Rotate the shift control boot (M/T) and reposition one end down into the shifter opening in the trim plate.
  14. Lift the accessory trim plate over the shifter (and shift control boot, M/T), and remove the trim plate.
    Fig 5: Removing Accessory Trim Plate
    G01453867Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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