Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Shift Control Knob Retainer & Button

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Carefully pry off the shift control knob button.
Pry the shift control knob retainer out of the slots and remove the retainer.

Fig 2: Removing Gear Shift Knob

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Unscrew the shift control knob.

Fig 3: Releasing The Remaining Boot Retaining Tabs

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Grasp the sides of the shift control boot and apply light pressure in toward the shift control lever to begin to release the shift boot retaining tabs from the I/P accessory trim plate.
Using light pressure, continue to release the remaining boot retaining tabs.

Fig 4: Shift Control Boot, Shift Control Lever & IP Accessory Trim Plate

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Lift the boot away from the trim plate and remove the boot.