Overdrive Switch: 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.
- Remove the manual selector from vehicle. See MANUAL SELECTOR .
- Remove the push clip (1) from the manual selector plate, then remove the wire harness. See Fig 1 .
- Disconnect the connector (2) from the manual selector plate.
- Using the terminal removal tool from Terminal Repair Kit (J-38125-B), remove the 2 white OVERDRIVE switch wires (2) from the OVERDRIVE switch/manual selector illumination lamp electrical connector (1). See Fig 2 .
- Loosen the 2 manual selector knob retaining screws. See Fig 3
.NOTE: When the manual selector knob is lifted upward, the shift knob button will be released under slight spring pressure.
- Gently raise the manual selector knob upward, then remove the manual selector knob button. See Fig 4 .
- Remove the manual selector knob sleeve retaining screw, then remove the selector sleeve. See Fig 3 .
- Using a small screwdriver, gently pry the overdrive switch from the manual selector knob, then slowly pull the wires out of the knob. See Fig 5 .