Removal Procedure

Fig 1: I/P Wiring Harness Clip & Floor Shift Control

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Remove the console. Refer to Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
Remove the I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Accessory in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
Disconnect the floor shift control electrical connector.
Disconnect the I/P wiring harness clip from the floor shift control and reposition the harness.
Remove the shift control boot. Refer to Floor Shift Control Boot Replacement .

Fig 2: Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Actuator Electrical Connector

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Disconnect the automatic transmission shift lock control actuator electrical connector.

Fig 3: Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Actuator Lower Clip

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Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, carefully unsnap the automatic transmission shift lock actuator lower clip attachment from the shift control pivot arm stud.

Fig 4: Solenoid Plunger & Shift Control Pivot Arm Stud

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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.

Fig 5: Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Actuator & Floor Shift Control

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Remove the automatic transmission shift lock actuator from the floor shift control.