2004 Cadillac CTS Shift Knob

The procedure is to remove the shift control knob/closeout boot, remove the sound insulator foam block from the console, remove the 2 bolts attaching the shift control assembly to the shift control adaptor plate, remove the exhaust system, remove the bolts securing the transmission support to the vehicle body, remove the shift control rod pin and reaction arm pin retaining clips, remove the reaction arm retaining pin and disconnect the reaction arm from the transmission, and then unclip the shift control assembly from the shift control adaptor plate and remove the shift control assembly from the vehicle.

You should lift up on the rear portion of the shift control closeout boot retaining ring and detach the retaining ring from the console, grasp the shift control knob and pull straight up to detach the shift control knob from the shift lever, and then remove the shift control closeout boot and knob assembly.

You should install the shift control closeout boot and knob assembly to the shift lever, press down on the shift control knob to attach the shift control knob to the shift lever, insert the front tabs of the shift control closeout boot retaining ring to the console, press the rear portion of the shift control closeout boot retaining ring down into the console, and then tug lightly to insure the shift control closeout boot retaining ring is securely attached to the console.