Replace AOD shifter cover on 94 GT

I want to replace the shifter cover on an automatic 94 GT that is damaged. This is the piece that shows PNDR12 and has a small black strip that moves back and forth with the shifter. The edge of this shifter cover rests "underneath" a larger part of the console. I believe I need to pry out the frame around this larger piece to remove it. Is there a tool I should use or just gently pry it with a scraper or something? Anyone have advice on how to pry this out? I'd rather not end up with 2 broken parts .

thanks,

steve

Any tips at all for getting the shifter cover out?

thanks!

Thanks. I finally got around to try it and sure enough it pulled right out. So removed the shifter handle, unscrewed the two bolts holding the shifter cover down and lifted it out. The light bulb attached to the shifter cover turned and came right out, but the O/D button seems to have been inserted top down so that I can't remove it. Or at least I could damage the old shifter cover to remove it, but then I couldn't insert it into the new cover from the bottom.

The manual seems to indicate that I should remove the two O/D wires from the plastic connector at the other end so I can push the O/D button out the top. That connector seems to be up under the center console though. I was hoping not to remove the whole center console for this. Does that little O/D button come apart? Any other suggestion?

thanks,

Steve

I was considering that when I had it apart, but I wasn't sure how it would hold together. I guess some electrical tape around a connector would hold. Maybe you're right. I'll think about it and give it a go this weekend.

If you can't tell I don't work on cars much and never on the inside. Usually just minor engine stuff (oil, etc).

-steve