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Removal Procedure

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  1. Set the parking brake.
  2. Shift the transmission control into Reverse position.
    3. Fig 1: Transmission Control Lever Boot, Lever Boot Bezel And Electrical Connector
    GM4666021Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The transmission control lever boot snaps to the lever boot bezel in four locations (arrows): two on the passenger side, one on the driver side, and one on the front side.

  3. Unclip the transmission control lever boot (1) from the lever boot bezel (2), using a flat bladed tool.
  4. Pull the lever boot up to gain access to the electrical connector (3).
    5. Fig 2: Electrical Connector
    GM4422377Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Disconnect Electrical Connector (1)
    6. Fig 3: Upper Boot Ring And Wiring Harness
    GM4422378Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Detach the transmission control lever boot from the transmission control lever knob.
    1. Pull the transmission control lever boot over the transmission control lever knob to gain access to the upper boot ring (1).
    2. Press the upper boot ring (arrows) to disengage the snaps.
    3. Push the upper boot ring along with the lever boot down.
    4. Guide the wiring harness (2) upwards out of the upper boot ring.
    7. Fig 4: Transmission Control Lever Knob Extension
    GM4421903Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Press the button while sliding the lever knob extension downwards.

  7. Detach the transmission control lever knob extension (1) from the lever knob with a flat bladed tool, then slide the lever knob extension downwards.
    8. Fig 5: Wiring Harness And Holders
    GM4422379Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The graphic is shown without the transmission control lever knob extension for clarity.

  8. Position aside Wiring Harness (1)
    1. Detach the wiring harness from the 2 holders (2).
    2. Guide the wiring harness upwards out the bottom hole of the transmission control lever knob extension.
    9. Fig 6: Transmission Control Lever Knob Retainer
    GM4421904Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the transmission control lever knob retainer (1).
    10. Fig 7: Transmission Control Lever Knob
    GM4422380Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    This is a press fit and will require some force to pull the transmission control lever knob off. Before applying an upward force, ensure the wiring harness is free.

  10. Remove Transmission Control Lever Knob (1) @ Transmission Control Lever
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