Shift Knob, Boot And Noise Insulation: Removing

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-- Unclip the boot -B- and frame from the center console using the trim removal wedge 3409.

Fig 1: Identifying Shift Knob

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-- Fold the boot and frame upward over the shift knob -A-.

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

Fig 2: Identifying Clamp

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-- Remove the noise insulation -1-, if equipped.

Fig 3: Identifying Noise Insulation

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