Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- 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.
- Remove the floor shift control knob.
- Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, carefully pry the staple clip from the knob.
- Remove the knob from the floor shift control.
- Remove the floor shift control from the vehicle; to allow for boot replacement without possible damage to the boot retaining tabs. Refer to Floor Shift Control Replacement .
- Remove the floor shift control boot from the floor shift control.
- Carefully squeeze the front and side tabs or the rear and side tabs at the same time in order to release them.
- Carefully squeeze the remaining tab in order to release it.
- Release the snap lock retainer on the LH side of the boot.
- Move the boot to the left and release the shift indicator guide pin from the shift control lever.
- Disconnect the indicator lamp socket from the boot.
- Remove the boot from the shift control.