Removal Procedure

Apply the parking brake.
Remove the floor console left extension panel. Refer to Front Floor Console Extension Panel Replacement - Left Side (Acadia) or Front Floor Console Extension Panel Replacement - Left Side (Enclave) or Front Floor Console Extension Panel Replacement - Left Side (OUTLOOK) or Front Floor Console Extension Panel Replacement - Left Side (Traverse) .

Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Tap Up/Tap Down Switch Electrical Connector

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Disconnect the transmission tap up/tap down switch electrical connector (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Tap Up/Tap Down Switch Electrical Harness

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NOTE: Pay attention to the tap up/tap down switch electrical wire harness routing for later reinstallation.

Remove the tap up/tap down switch electrical wire harness (1) from the wire harness retaining features on the shift control handle and shift control base.
Rotate the key to the RUN position, however do NOT start the vehicle.
Move the transmission shift control lever rearward.

Fig 3: Identifying Shift Control Knob Screw

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Carefully apply downward pressure to the shift knob trim ring to separate the trim ring from the shift knob. The trim ring will drop down approximately 13.0 mm (0.5 in) exposing the shift knob retaining screw.
Remove the shift control knob screw (1) from the shift control knob.

Fig 4: Identifying Shift Control Knob

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NOTE: Carefully guide the transmission tap up/tap down switch electrical harness and connector past the shift control indicator while removing the shift control knob.

Remove the shift control knob (1) from the shift control lever.