Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Sierra, 2002 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2002 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Important:

Ensure that the control lever is positioned into the mechanical third or fourth gear prior to removal of the shift lever assembly from the transmission. The transmission must remain in this state when the shift lever assembly is removed.
When removing the shift lever assembly from the transmission, use the exposed bolts on the base of the shift lever assembly.

Remove the control lever and boot. Refer to Control Lever And/Or Boot Replacement .
With a flat bladed tool, pull back the insulator between the body and transmission to access the shift tower bolts.

Fig 1: Insulator Between Body & Transmission
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Remove the boot.
Remove the shift lever bolts.
Remove the shift lever and seal.
Remove the shift lever insulator.

Fig 2: Shift Lever
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