Removal And Installation: 948TE

REMOVAL 

1. Remove the steering column opening cover. Refer to COVER, STEERING COLUMN OPENING, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
2. Remove the center instrument panel cupholder assembly. Refer to CUPHOLDER, INSTRUMENT PANEL, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
3. Remove the cupholder support bracket.
4. Disconnect the shift cable end at the shifter.

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   1 - Shift Cable End

   2 - Shift Cable Lock Collar

5. Pull the lock collar to disengage the shift cable from the shifter.
6. Pull the shifter boot down.

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   1 - Shifter Boot

   2 - Shifter Boot Trim Ring Tabs

7. Gently pull the pry outwards on the shifter boot trim ring tabs and slide the ring away from the shifter.
8. Remove the shift knob screw and the knob from the shifter.

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   1 - Shift Knob Screw

9. Using a trim stick, separate shifter bezel from instrument panel.

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   1 - Tow/Haul Switch Harness Connector

   2 - Shifter Bezel Retention Tabs

10. Disconnect the tow/haul switch harness connector.
11. Disconnect the ESM harness connector from the shifter.

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    1 - Electronic Shift Module (ESM) Harness Connector

12. Remove the shifter bolts.

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    1 - Shifter Bolt Location

13. Remove the shifter through the bottom of the instrument panel.

INSTALLATION 

Follow the removal procedure in reverse for general reassembly of the components on the vehicle. The steps listed below are calling out specific procedures that should be followed during installation.

• Tighten the shift knob screw securely.