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Removal Procedure

  1. Position the shift lever in PARK.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Remove the front closeout panel. Refer to Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Front (Automatic Transmission) or Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Front (Manual Transmission) .
  4. Fig 1: Identifying Shift Control Assembly & Linkage
    GM1612912Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the shift control linkage (2) from the shift control assembly (1).
  6. Fig 2: Identifying Shift Control Linkage & Manual Shift Shaft Nut
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  7. Remove the manual shift shaft nut (1).
  8. Remove the shift control linkage (2) from the vehicle.