Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1995 Geo Prizm Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Removal (Prizm)
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Move gear selector lever to "L" position. Remove center console trim bezel from center console. Disconnect rear defogger switch, hazard switch and cigar lighter harness connectors at rear of center console trim bezel.
- Remove center trim bezel and center console tray. Remove radio from vehicle. Remove rear console. Return gear selector lever to "P" position. Remove selector trim bezel from center console. Remove right-side kick panel.
- Remove glove box. Remove 2 cover plates from knee bolster. Remove hood release cable from hood latch release lever and bracket. Remove knee bolster from instrument panel. Disconnect harness connector from ABS Data Link Connector (DLC) (if equipped). Remove center console.
- Remove illumination light from shift indicator. Remove 4 screws from shift indicator. Position shift indicator to allow access to shift lock control module. Disconnect harness connectors from shift lock solenoid/shift lock control switch assembly and shift lock control module. Remove shift lock control module from gear selector lever.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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