Gearshift Knob, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Use the :T10383/1 to carefully pry out the selector lever boot from the center console insert in direction of -arrows-.

-- Open the ashtray.

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-- Push the :3370 as illustrated, under the plastic frame for the boot in direction of -arrow 1- until stop.

-- Remove boot with plastic frame from center console frame -A- in direction of -arrow 2-

-- Roll the selector lever boot up over the gearshift knob.

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-- Open the clamp -arrow- and remove the gearshift lever knob with the shift lever boot.