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Lever-Gear Shift: Removal

WARNING: Before servicing the steering column the airbag system must be disarmed. Refer to RESTRAINTS - SERVICE INFORMATION for service procedures. Failure to do so may result in accidental deployment of the airbag and possible personal injury.
  1. Disconnect the negative (ground) cable from the battery.
    Fig 1: Steering Column Cover, Wiring Connector & Park Brake Release Cable
    GC0013217Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  2. Remove the steering column opening cover (1) (Refer to BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/STEERING COLUMN OPENING COVER - REMOVAL) .
    Fig 2: Reinforcement I/P Steering Column
    GC0013216Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  3. Remove the steering column opening reinforcement (1).
    Fig 3: AUTO-STICK WIRING CONNECTOR
    GC0039580Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  4. Disconnect the autostick wiring connector (1).
  5. Remove the wiring tie strap (2) securing the autostick wiring to the column.
    Fig 4: GEAR SHIFT LEVER BOOT
    GC0039579Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  6. Unsnap the gear shift lever boot (2) from the cluster bezel (3). Slide the boot up the gear shift lever (1), away from the bezel.
    Fig 5: GEAR SHIFT LEVER MOUNTING SCREW
    GC0039581Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  7. Remove the gear shift lever mounting screw (1).
  8. Slide the gear shift lever (2) out of the column shift mechanism and remove the lever with autostick wiring.
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