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Removal Procedure

  1. Apply the park brake and block the wheels in order to prevent the vehicle from moving.
  2. Turn the ignition ON.
  3. Press the brake pedal and shift the transaxle into low gear (1).
  4. Turn the ignition OFF.
  5. Use a small flat-bladed tool in order to remove the shift control handle retainer.
  6. Fig 1: Locating Shift Control Handle Retainer
    GM980182Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the shift control handle.
  8. Remove the center console trim plate. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Front Floor Console (Aztek) or Trim Plate Replacement - Front Floor Console (Rendezvous) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  9. Fig 2: Identifying Shift Indicator Fasteners
    GM908750Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the shift indicator fasteners.
  11. Disconnect the shift indicator lamp from the shift indicator.
  12. Fig 3: Identifying Shift Indicator Fasteners
    GM908764Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the shift indicator.