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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Locating Seal On The Shift Lever And TORX Head Shift Lever Screw (With Tow/Haul Switch)
    GM362445Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle .
  2. Roll back the seal on the shift lever (1) until the TORX® head screw (2) is exposed.
  3. Remove the TORX® head screw (2).
  4. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT (NON-LUXURY) or KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT (LUXURY) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
    5. Fig 2: Knee Bolster Deflector Bracket Nuts
    GM748879Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the nuts (1) from the knee bolster deflector bracket
    6. Fig 3: Wiring Harness-To-Insturment Panel Retaining Pin
    GM748881Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: During removal of the steering column the wire harness retaining clip must be removed and reinstalled after installing the steering column or damage may occur to the wire harness.
  6. Remove the wiring harness retaining pin (4) from the instrument panel.
  7. Remove the wire straps and open the harness insulation to gain access to the electrical wiring.
  8. Remove the wiring from the electrical connector.
  9. Remove the shift lever (1).
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