Removal Procedure
- Remove the console. Refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
- Remove the IP accessory trim plate. Refer to TRIM PLATE REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) ACCESSORY in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
- Disconnect the floor shift control electrical connector.
- Disconnect the IP wiring harness clip from the floor shift control and reposition the harness.
- Remove the shift control boot. Refer to FLOOR SHIFT CONTROL BOOT REPLACEMENT in Automatic Transmission - 4L60-E/4L65-E.
- Disconnect the automatic transmission shift lock control actuator electrical connector.
- Using a flat bladed screwdriver, carefully unsnap the automatic transmission shift lock actuator lower clip attachment from the shift control pivot arm stud.
- Allow the solenoid plunger to extend while positioning the plunger (with lower attachment) above the shift control pivot arm stud.
- Carefully unsnap the remaining automatic transmission shift lock actuator clip attachment.
Rotate the solenoid body clockwise slightly while unsnapping the clip from the bottom with a flat bladed screwdriver.
- Remove the automatic transmission shift lock actuator from the floor shift control.