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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1999PICKUP K1500, 5.7 RREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 634 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 4L60-E/4L65-E (SERVICE & REPLACEMENT))REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFLOOR SHIFT CONTROL BOOT REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
1999 Chevrolet Pickup K1500, 5.7 R

Removal Procedure

1999 Chevrolet Pickup K1500, 5.7 RSECTION 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, Gauges and Console.
  2. Remove the IP accessory trim plate. Refer to TRIM PLATE REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) ACCESSORY in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  3. Remove the floor shift control knob.
    1. 3.1. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, carefully pry the staple clip from the knob.
    2. 3.2. Remove the knob from the floor shift control.
  4. 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 .
    Fig 1: Floor Shift Control Knob
    G01972876Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the floor shift control boot from the floor shift control.
    1. 5.1. Carefully squeeze the front and side tabs or the rear and side tabs at the same time in order to release them.
    2. 5.2. Carefully squeeze the remaining tab in order to release it.
    3. 5.3. Release the snap lock retainer on the LH side of the boot.
    4. 5.4. Move the boot to the left and release the shift indicator guide pin from the shift control lever.
    5. 5.5. Disconnect the indicator lamp socket from the boot.
    6. 5.6. Remove the boot from the shift control.
    Fig 2: Removing Floor Shift Control Boot From Floor Shift Control
    G01972877Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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