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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the 2 TORX® head screws from the lower column trim cover.
  2. Remove the lower column trim cover.
  3. Roll back the seal on the shift lever (1) until the TORX® head screw (2) is exposed.
  4. Remove the TORX® head screw (2).
  5. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
    Fig 1: Shift Lever & TORX® Head Screw (With Tow/Haul Switch)
    G01455116Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the nuts (1) from the knee bolster deflector bracket
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Shifter Electrical Connector
    G01455117Courtesy 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.
  7. Remove the wiring harness retaining pin (4) from the instrument panel.
  8. Remove the wire straps and open the harness insulation to gain access to the electrical wiring.
  9. Remove the wiring from the electrical connector.
  10. Remove the shift lever (1).
    Fig 3: Removing Wiring Harness Retaining Pin From The Instrument Panel
    G01455118Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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