Manual Selector: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Perform the following procedures to remove the center instrument trim panel:
- Using a taped flat bladed tool, gently pry and release the retaining clips which secure the I/P accessory center trim plate (1) to the instrument panel assembly. See Fig 1 .
- Disconnect the A/C switch electrical connector, the hazard warning switch electrical connector, the rear defogger switch electrical connector, and the passenger seat belt indicator electrical connector.
- Perform the following procedures to remove the instrument compartment:
- Open the instrument panel compartment door.
- Remove the screw (3). See Fig 2 .
- Compress each side of the I/P compartment, until the upper tabs (1) release.
- Remove the I/P compartment (2) by pulling out to disengage lower tabs (4).
- Perform the following procedures to remove the front floor console:
- Remove the center A/C control knob (3) and screw (1). See Fig 3 .
- Using a taped flat bladed tool, gently pry and release the retaining clips which secure the front floor console trim plate (2) to the front floor console assembly.
- Disconnect the 2 cigar lighter electrical connectors and the accessory power receptacle electrical connectors.
- Push in the retaining clip, then disconnect the cable from the shifter assembly. See Fig 4 .
- Using a screwdriver, disconnect the park lock cable from the bracket. See Fig 5 .
- Disconnect the shift select cable from the manual selector lever. See Fig 6 .
- Using a screwdriver, disconnect the shift select cable from the shift lever plate. See Fig 7 .
- Disconnect the electrical connectors, then the wire harness clip. See Fig 8 .
- Remove the 4 nuts, then the manual selector from the vehicle. See Fig 9 .