Gear Shifter Assembly Removal
- Remove the steering column opening cover. Refer to COVER, STEERING COLUMN OPENING, REMOVAL .
- Remove the center instrument panel cupholder assembly. Refer to CUPHOLDER, INSTRUMENT PANEL, REMOVAL .
- Remove the cupholder support bracket.
1 - Shift Cable End 2 - Shift Cable Lock Collar - Disconnect the shift cable end at the shifter.
- Pull the lock collar to disengage the shift cable from the shifter.
1 - Shifter Boot 2 - Shifter Boot Trim Ring Tabs - Pull the shifter boot down.
- Gently pull the pry outwards on the shifter boot trim ring tabs and slide the ring away from the shifter.
1 - Shift Knob Screw - Remove the shift knob screw and the knob from the shifter.
1 - Tow/Haul Switch Harness Connector 2 - Shifter Bezel Retention Tabs - Using a trim stick, separate shifter bezel from instrument panel.
- Disconnect the tow/haul switch harness connector.
1 - Electronic Shift Module (ESM) Harness Connector - Disconnect the ESM harness connector from the shifter.
1 - Shifter Bolt Location - Remove the shifter bolts.
- Remove the shifter through the bottom of the instrument panel.