Gearshift Mechanism: Removal

Fig 1: Gearshift Knob

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1 - GEARSHIFT KNOB

2 - SET SCREW

3 - GEARSHIFT MECHANISM

1. Disconnect negative battery cable and isolate.
2. Remove the gearshift knob set screw (2) and knob (1). See Fig 1.
   Fig 2: Gearshift Bezel

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   1 - CENTER CONSOLE ASSEMBLY

   2 - GEARSHIFT BEZEL

   3 - LAMP CONNECTOR

3. Remove gearshift bezel (2), disconnect range indicator lamp connector (3). See Fig 2.
   Fig 3: Center Console Assembly

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   1 - CENTER CONSOLE

   2 - SCREW

   3 - PARK BRAKE HANDLE

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4. Remove center console assembly (1). See Fig 3.
   Fig 4: Gearshift Cable at Floor Shifter-Typical

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   1 - CLIP

   2 - CABLE

   3 - CONDUIT BRACKET

   4 - SHIFT PIN

5. Loosen nut on shift cable adjust lever.
6. Using a flat blade pry tool, remove the shifter cable core end (2). See Fig 4from the shift lever pin (4).
7. Using a flat blade pry tool, pry the cable conduit clip up from the shifter bracket. Pull up on the cable conduit and remove from bracket (3).
   Fig 5: Release Cable from Bracket at Retainer Lock

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   1 - RELEASE CABLE HERE

8. Release interlock cable adjuster (1). See Fig 5end by inserting pointed object into shift bracket to disengage lock.
   Fig 6: Interlock Cable at Floor Shifter Assembly

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   1 - SHIFTER ASSEMBLY

   2 - INTERLOCK CABLE

9. Unsnap the shifter/ignition interlock cable adjuster end (2)from the slot in the gearshift mechanism bracket and disconnect cable core from shifter assembly (1). See Fig 6.
   Fig 7: Autostick Connector (if equipped)

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   1 - AUTOSTICK CONNECTOR

10. Unplug autostick connector (1). See Fig 7.
    Fig 8: Shifter Assembly

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    1 - NUTS (5)

    2 - SHIFTER ASSEMBLY

11. Remove the five nuts (1) at the base of the shifter assembly (2). Remove assembly from vehicle. See Fig 8.