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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1211 (MANUAL TRANSMISSION - MM6/M12)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSHIFT CONTROL ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD

Removal Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the console. Refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  2. Carefully pry off the shift control knob button.
  3. Pry the shift control knob retainer out of the slots and remove the retainer.
    Fig 1: Shift Control Knob Button & Retainer
    G01971307Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Unscrew the shift control knob.
    Fig 2: Unscrewing Shift Control Knob
    G01971308Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. 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 IP accessory trim plate.
  6. Using light pressure, continue to release the remaining boot retaining tabs.
    Fig 3: Releasing Remaining Boot Retaining Tabs
    G01971309Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Lift the boot away from the trim plate and remove the boot.
  8. Remove the IP accessory trim plate. Refer to TRIM PLATE REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) ACCESSORY in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
    Fig 4: Shift Control Boot
    G01971310Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the shift control closeout boot retaining nuts.
  10. Remove the shift control closeout boot.
    Fig 5: Shift Control Closeout Boot & Retaining Nuts
    G01971311Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Place the shifter into NEUTRAL.
  12. Press down to engage the shift control neutral lock pin.
    Fig 6: Engaging Shift Control Neutral Lock Pin
    G01971312Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the transmission shift rod clamp bolt.
  14. Remove the shift control mounting bolts.
  15. Raise the shift control to release the locator from the shifter bracket on the side of the driveline support assembly.
  16. Release the shift control from the transmission shift rod clamp and remove the shift control assembly.
    Fig 7: Shift Control Assembly
    G01971313Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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