The 89 and 93 Eldorados have a U-shaped pin that goes into the leather from the front of the car. It is very hard to see, and even harder to get to come out. It works like a Key Pin and once removed, alows the whole top of the shifter to come off. It is pretty small and flat, just like a spring. I took mine off to get access to removal of the center console.
It is glued on you have to replace the entire stick shift
Usually on steering column lower if column shift, next to floor shift (remove panels) if floor shift or at transmission integrated with reverse light switch
* Remove the shift lever knob,console and shift boot * Disconnect the shift and select cables from the shift control assembly * Remove the large shift cable retainer plate and detach the cables from their bracket on the shift control assembly base * Remove the shift control assembly retaining nuts and remove the shift control assembly
There is a staple on the front of the gearshift just below the knob, remove it and lift the shift knob.
Front Floor Console Replacement Removal Procedure 1. Apply the park brake. 2. Remove the floor console bolts from the sides of the console. Adjust the front seats as required. 3. Shift the transaxle to 2. 4. Remove the screw from the shift handle. Remove the shift handle. 5. Pull the floor console rearward slightly. Disconnect the electrical connector at the front of the floor console. 6. Remove the floor console. 7. Remove the wiring harness. 8. Remove the HUD switch, if equipped. 9. Remove the traction control switch. 10. Remove the accessory power receptacles. 11. Remove the armrest and the hinge. Installation Procedure 1. Install the armrest and the hinge. 2. Install the accessory power receptacles. 3. Install the traction control switch. 4. Install the HUD switch, if equipped. 5. Install the wiring harness. 6. Position the floor console to the vehicle. 7. Connect the electrical connector at the front of the floor console. Slide the floor console toward the front of the car. 8. Install the shift handle. Install the shift handle screw. 9. Shift the transaxle to P. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice. 10. Install the floor console bolts. Adjust the front seats as required. Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in). 11. Release the park brake.
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thsy are inside the trans
Remove the engine and drive shaft
To replace the shift shaft on a 1973 50hp Mercury outboard, first, ensure the engine is securely tilted and disconnect the battery. Remove the lower unit by taking out the bolts and carefully separating it from the powerhead. Once the lower unit is off, you can access the shift shaft; remove the retaining pin or screw, then pull the old shift shaft out and replace it with the new one. Reassemble the lower unit, ensuring all connections are secure, and test the shift mechanism before reattaching the battery.
Column shift you can't. Need to replace the whole overdrive switch. Floor Shift, the bezel just pops off and you can access it.