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Selector Lever Boot: Removal

  1. Apply the parking brake.
  2. Pull the LH and RH floor console side trim panels outward to release the top 3 retaining clips separating the floor console side trim panels from the console upper finish panel.
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  3. Position the latch trim panel aside.
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  4. Remove the console upper finish panel screw.
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  5. NOTE: The RH floor console side trim panel is removed for clarity.

    Unclip the console upper finish panel from the console.

    1. Start at the rear and work forward pulling upward to release the clips.
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  6. If equipped, disconnect the hill descent control switch electrical connector.
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  7. If equipped, disconnect the ambient lighting electrical connector.
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  8. If equipped, unclip the ambient light bar.
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  9. Move the selector lever to the full rearward position.
  10. Release the 5 tabs and detach the selector lever boot from the console upper finish panel.
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  11. Disconnect the audio input jack electrical connector the power point electrical connector the USB  connector and remove the console upper finish panel.
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  12. Disconnect the selector lever knob electrical connector.
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  13. NOTE: The selector lever boot is removed for clarity.

    Remove the 2 screws and the selector lever knob.

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  14. Press the 2 tabs and slide the selector lever boot off the selector lever knob.
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