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Shift Control Boot Replacement

Shift Control Boot Replacement
Removal Procedure





1. Carefully pry off the shift control knob button.
2. Pry the shift control knob retainer out of the slots and remove the retainer.





3. Unscrew the shift control knob.





4. Grasp the sides of the shift control boot and apply light pressure in toward the shift control lever to begin to release the shift boot retaining tabs from the I/P accessory trim plate.
5. Using light pressure, continue to release the remaining boot retaining tabs.





6. Lift the boot away from the trim plate and remove the boot.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the shift control boot over the shift control lever.





2. Align the shift control boot to the I/P accessory trim plate opening, then press to lock the boot retaining tabs.
3. Adjust the shape of the boot for appearance, if necessary.





4. Screw the shift control knob onto the shift control lever until the knob bottoms out.





5. Unscrew the shift control knob just enough to align the retainer slot with the slot on the shift control lever.
6. Install the shift control knob retainer (1) into the slots and seat fully.
7. Install the shift control knob button.