How do I remove the shift lever knob?

2004 GMC ENVOY
127,000 MILES • 4.2L • V6
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JOE1953
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how do I remove the shift lever knob and console to replace the sensor under there? I think I need to replace the shift sensor my key want turn all the way to the left to get it out.
Mar 29, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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STEVE W.
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The grip has a set screw in the area under the grip.
Mar 30, 2025 at 3:17 AM
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JOE1953
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I haven't found no set screw. What is a grip? Can you send me a video?
Mar 30, 2025 at 3:48 AM
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STEVE W.
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It will be in position 3 on that shifter.
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Mar 30, 2025 at 7:05 AM
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JOE1953
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I don't see a set screw on the one I have look like it pull off.do I need a tool to pull it off?
Mar 30, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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STEVE W.
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It won't pull off with the locking screw in place. Unless someone changed it out it should have the locking screw.
Mar 30, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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JOE1953
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I'll look for the locking screw again maybe I am looking over it.
Mar 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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STEVE W.
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It's usually buried pretty good.
Mar 31, 2025 at 2:25 AM
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JOE1953
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where is the screw buried under? I moved the rubber boot down I didn't see it under there.
Mar 31, 2025 at 4:18 AM
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STEVE W.
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It's usually the rubber on the shifter that sort of closes over it from the boot squeezing it.
Mar 31, 2025 at 8:04 AM