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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the manual selector from vehicle. Refer to Manual Selector Replacement .
    2. Fig 1: Manual Selector Push Clip And Connector
    GM862451Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the push clip (1) from the manual selector plate, then remove the wire harness.
  3. Disconnect the connector (2) from the manual selector plate.
    4. Fig 2: Overdrive Switch Wires And Illumination Lamp Electrical Connector
    GM242841Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Using a terminal removal tool, remove the 2 white OVERDRIVE switch wires (2) from the OVERDRIVE switch/manual selector illumination lamp electrical connector (1).
    5. Fig 3: Manual Selector Knob Retaining Screws
    GM862456Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Loosen the 2 manual selector knob retaining screws.
    6. Fig 4: Manual Selector Knob Button Removed
    GM862461Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: When the manual selector knob is lifted upward, the shift knob button will be released under slight spring pressure.
  6. Gently raise the manual selector knob upward, then remove the manual selector knob button
    7. Fig 5: Remove Selector Sleeve and Retaining Screw
    GM862488Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the manual selector knob sleeve retaining screw, then remove the selector sleeve.
    8. Fig 6: Removing Overdrive Switch From Manual Selector Knob
    GM862491Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Using a small screwdriver, gently pry the overdrive switch from the manual selector knob, then slowly pull the wires out of the knob.
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