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Removal Procedure

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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.
  1. Remove the control lever and boot. Refer to Control Lever and/or Boot Replacement .
  2. With a flat-bladed tool, pull back the insulator between the body and transmission to access the shift tower bolts.
    Fig 1: Accessing The Shift Tower Bolts
    GM691688Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the boot.
  4. Remove the shift lever bolts.
    Fig 2: Removing Shift Lever
    GM178851Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the shift lever and seal.
  6. Remove the shift lever insulator.