How do I remove the shift lever knob?

Tiny
JOE1953
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  • 2004 GMC ENVOY
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  • 127,000 MILES
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.
Saturday, March 29th, 2025 AT 4:21 PM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
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The grip has a set screw in the area under the grip.
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Sunday, March 30th, 2025 AT 3:17 AM
Tiny
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I haven't found no set screw. What is a grip? Can you send me a video?
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Sunday, March 30th, 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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Sunday, March 30th, 2025 AT 7:05 AM
Tiny
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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?
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Sunday, March 30th, 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.
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Sunday, March 30th, 2025 AT 5:17 PM
Tiny
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I'll look for the locking screw again maybe I am looking over it.
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Sunday, March 30th, 2025 AT 7:00 PM
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STEVE W.
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It's usually buried pretty good.
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Monday, March 31st, 2025 AT 2:25 AM
Tiny
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Where is the screw buried under? I moved the rubber boot down I didn't see it under there.
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Monday, March 31st, 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.
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Monday, March 31st, 2025 AT 8:04 AM

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