Removing and installing selector knob: Removal

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Lever off locking button with an angled pipe. The locking button must be pressed so that the pipe section can be inserted between the shift lever and the locking button. To do this, turn the ignition key to "1" position.

Fig 1: Removing Selector Knob Locking Button With Angled Pipe
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Remove the compression spring and spring clip and pull off the selector knob.

Fig 2: Removing Compression Spring, Spring Clip And Pulling Off Selector Knob
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