Installation Procedure

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Removing Gear Shift Knob
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  1. Screw the shift control knob onto the shift control lever until the knob bottoms out.
  2. Fig 2: Shift Control Knob Retainer, Shift Control Knob Button
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  3. Unscrew the shift control knob just enough to align the retainer slot with the slot on the shift control lever.
  4. Install the shift control knob retainer (1) into the slots and seat fully.
  5. Install the shift control knob button.
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