Shift Knob, Boot And Noise Insulation

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Removing

-- Remove the boot with the center console cover from the center console or pry it out carefully -arrows-.

Fig 1: Shift Boot

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NOTE:

On some equipment versions, you must pry out the boot at the front area.

-- Fold the boot with the center console cover up over the shift knob.

Fig 2: Identifying Clamp

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-- Open the clamp -arrow- and remove the shift knob and boot.

In some equipment versions, the center console cover remains in the center console.

-- Pull the center console cover out or pry it out carefully.

-- Remove the noise insulation -1-.

Fig 3: Noise Insulation

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Installing

-- Install the noise insulation.

Fig 4: Noise Insulation Installation Location

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-Arrow A- points in direction of travel.
The tabs -arrows B- must latch into the center console.

-- Press the center console cover into the center console.

-- Turn the inner side of the boot toward outside.

Install the shift knob all the way on.

-- Install the shift knob with cover and boot and press the new clamp -arrow- together.

Fig 5: Identifying Clamp

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-- Press the boot and the cover into the center console or press the boot into the cover.