Remove the center console wood trim. Then on the drivers side of the shift unit you will see a wire going into the shift assembly. Pull out this light bulb holder and replace the bulb.

Removing the wood trim.
1. Remove the ashtray. open it and push down on the metal tab in the center rear of the ashtray.
2. remove the 2 screws you see in the ashtray opening.
3. Remove the metal bracket that the 2 screws were holding.
4. Disconnect the wire attached to the bracket.
5. Slide the wood trim towards the rear of the car about 3/4" while at the same time
6. pull up on the front of the wood trim to just barely clear the shifter, shift lever in "Drive".
7. IMPORTANT on the back of the wood trim is a 1 inch horizontal peg that holds the trim peice in the car. Don't break it, or you have to replace it and it is not available by itself.
8. Disconnect the wires from the switches and place the wood trim to the side.
9. replace the shifter bulb.
10. assemble in reverse order.

Dave

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