Shift Control Assembly (Console Shift): Removal
- Set the parking brake, then shift the vehicle into neutral in order to allow clearance for the console trim plate to be removed.
- Using a thin bladed tool or a hook tool, pry upward on the rear edge of the console trim plate in order to disengage 4 of the 6 clips retaining the trim plate.
- Lift the rear of the trim plate in order to disconnect the traction control switch electrical connector. See Figure .
- Push down lightly on the front of the console trim plate and pull towards the rear in order to avoid interference with the storage compartment door trim when disengaging the front console trim panel clips.
- Lift the console trim plate over the shift handle and remove the console trim plate. See Figure . Unsnap the shift cable terminal from the shifter pin. See Figure .
- Disconnect the A/T shift interlock solenoid wire harness connector. Remove the shifter fasteners, and remove the shifter assembly. See Figure .
NOTE:
To prevent component damage, do not use metal tools to remove the trim.