Ok,I give,tried to remove shift bezel and shift knob on 2004 Malibu to gain access to tap switch wiring,need some guidance please.

The TAP Shift system allows the driver to manually shift gears by using the TAP Shift switches located on the Automatic Transmission Shifter. Pushing the Up switch will command an upshift and pushing the Down switch will command a downshift. The TAP Shift system is activated when the gear selector is in the Low (L) position and is deactivated in all other positions.
If the PCM detects an invalid voltage on the TAP up/TAP down switch signal circuit, then DTC P0826 sets. DTC P0826 is a type C DTC.

Remove the PRNDL trim ring.
Remove the upper console panel.
Slide the lower shift knob bezel downward.

1. Remove the bolt and lift up on the shift knob to remove.

Remove the lower shift knob bezel.
Disconnect the light bulb from the PRNDL bezel. an replace .

Don't think you need take shifter knob off . Just PRNDL trim plate an upper console plate . They should just pull up , use plastic trim tool to get it so you can get your fingers under an pull up carefully .

PRNDL trim plate

Light blub connector !

Hi Melissa, I'm glad to help, here is the instruction below I said I'd send. Have an awesome day.


23 - Body/Interior/CONSOLE, Floor, Front/Removal REMOVAL [img id=LOPTableImg src="https://w05.dealerconnect.chrysler.com/service/mds2002/common/images/collapse.gif"> Click to display a list of Labor Operations associated with this procedure 1. Remove shift bezel. (Refer to 23 - Body/Interior/BEZEL, Shifter - Removal) .
2. Remove transmission range indicator surround bezel Figure 1.
3. Remove two screws attaching front floor console to the lower instrument panel Figure 2. 4. Open cup holder and remove two attaching screws to bottom of cup holder. 5. Open bin and remove two attaching screws to bottom of bin. 6. Remove front floor console sidewall attaching screws, three per side. 7. Raise front floor console and disconnect wiring harness. 8. Remove front floor console from vehicle.
Figure 1 - TRANSMISSION RANGE INDICATOR SURROUND BEZEL 1 - INSTRUMENT PANEL 2 - AUTOSTICK SHIFTER ASSEMBLY 3 - TRACTION CONTROL SWITCH 4 - TRANSMISSION RANGE INDICTOR SURROUND BEZEL 5 - KNOB SET SCREW 6 - SHIFTER KNOB 7 - FLOOR SHIFT BEZEL 8 - WIRE CONNECTOR 9 - INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRING HARNESS 10 - INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRING CLIP
Figure 2 - FRONT FLOOR CONSOLE 1 - FORWARD CONSOLE CLOSEOUT PANEL 2 - CLOSEOUT PANEL PUSH PIN RETAINER 3 - INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRING 4 - FLOOR CONSOLE BASE 5 - FRONT FLOOR CONSOLE ATTACHING SCREWS TO LOWER INSTRUMENT PANE AND BASE 6 - FRONT FLOOR CONSOLE WIRING CONNECTOR 7 - FRONT FLOOR CONSOLE 8 - ATTACHING L-BRACKETS

1. If equipped with an automatic transmission, remove the shift lever knob by pulling the knob straight up. Then carefully Carefully pry up and pull to remove the transmission shift indicator bezel.
2. If equipped with a manual transmission, remove the shift lever knob by loosening the locknut and then unthreading the knob from the shaft. Pull up the shift boot to remove.
3. Pry up and pull to remove the transfer case selector bezel.
4. If equipped, loosen the console trim panel retaining screws, then carefully pull up on the console trim panel and remove from the vehicle.
5. Open up the storage box lid on the console and remove the 2 retaining screws located at the bottom of the compartment.
6. Remove any other console housing retaining screws.
7. If necessary, disengage the wiring harness connector.
8. Carefully pull up on the console assembly and remove from the vehicle
9. If necessary after removing the console unit, remove the A/C-warm air duct from the center of the floor
10. Installation is the reverse of removal.

You are correct, there is a bulb light lights only the center console...you will need to pull up on the shifter in order to gain access to the bulb...you don't always have to remove the shift knob to gain access to the bulb holder...if you need to remove the knob...pull the shift lever all the way down to low gear...this should best expose the rear of the knob...you should see a u clip that needs to be removed...(needle nose pliers) in order to lift the knob off...to reinstall just put the knob back in place...the u clip must be re-installed to hold the knob on...Hope this helps.

The shifter knob that houses the button may be worn out or the shifter mechanism may need to be lubricated. You can try spraying a little WD-40 around the shift button and into the shift knob using the straw provided with the spray can.
To lubricate the shifter, the shift knob will have to be removed and the shift plate removed to gain access to the shifter mechanism.
Good luck.

Hello kelly fox: my name is Roger and I will help you. There are only a couple of things most likely to be the problem. I would look at the head lamp bulbs first. I have had the same problem of both lamps suddenly burn out on my dodge ram. The only other component is the multi function switch could have a problem. This could happen but most likely the bulbs are the issue. Should you need further help please just ask. Please rate the answer. Thank You for using Fix Ya. Roger

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this going to be a long one I'll start with water deflector

WATER DEFLECTOR
1.remove trim panel
2.remove seat belt assembly
3. remove tape from deflector and door inner panel
4. remove deflector from inner door panel using a wide flat bladed tool to break the hot melt sealer bond

TRIM
1. remove the power door lock switch from the trim panel
2. remove lock knob and bezel
3. remove screw and reposition or remove the remote mirror bezel

LOCK KNOB AND BEZEL
1. remove cover
2. remove remote control bezel retaining screw
4. remove knob from lock rod by prying with a flat bladed tool
4. remove knob
5. remove bezel

SWITCH
1. remove switch from trim panel using a small flat bladed tool
2. disconnect wire connector from switch

POWER MOTOR
1. remove water deflector
2. raise window to fully up position and tape window to door frame using cloth backed body tape
3. punch out the center pins of the regulator rivets then drill out rivets using 1/4 inch drill bit
4. move regulator rearward and disconnect wire harness from motor disengage roller on regulator lift arm from window sash channel
5. remove regulator through rear access hole
6. secure regulator arm to regulator by inserting a bolt through holes in the regulator and sector gear then attach a nut to the bolt
7. using a 3/16" drill bit drill out motor attaching rivets and remove motor from regulator

INSTALLATION
1. install motor to regulator with 3/16" rivets or 3/16" nuts and bolts
2.remove nut and bolt securing regulator arm to regulator.
3. then install by repeating the removal

hope this helps it's not as hard as it reads


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You'll need to remove the entire vertical console (pops out after you remove two phillips screws at the bottom behind the cup holders). There are two phillips head screws (possibly 4) holding the digital clock in place (back side) of the vertical console.

I only have 2003 Nav procedure. Maybe get used part at car-part.com. Page with * is lowest price.

SECTION 307-05: Automatic Transaxle/Transmission External Controls 2003 Expedition/Navigator Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Selector Lever —Floor Shift Removal and Installation

1. Lift the floor shift PRNDL bezel.

1. Disconnect the PRNDL bezel wire harness connector.

1. Remove the shift lever handle and cover.
   1. Slide the handle bezel down.
   1. Remove the screw.
   1. Disconnect the TCS wire harness.
   1. Lift assembly from the shifter lever.

1. Position the window regulator control panel aside.

1. Remove the screws and the console finish panel.

1. Remove the left side console access panel.

1. Disconnect the transmission shift cable from the transmission selector arm.

1. Remove the transmission shift cable retaining clip from the floor shift mechanism through the console access.

1. Remove the four bolts retaining the floor shift mechanism to the floor.

1. Disconnect the floor shift mechanism wire harness connector.

1. Remove the floor shift mechanism from the console.

1. Remove the brake shift interlock actuator, parking brake release mechanism and harness.
   • Remove the wire harness retainers.
   • Remove the wire harness retainers.
   • Remove the two screws retaining the brake shift interlock assembly.
   • Remove the two screws retaining the parking brake controller.