I also started on the shifter plate. I ground the rivets or whatever they are off the back. Found out the main body was a little bent. That explaine's why it never exacty sat right in the console. Really dirty inside (no surprise), Things cleaned up pretty well.
BUT, for you guys that have replaced the plate (chrome shift plate) what did you use to get the plastic PRNDL out without breaking it. I ground on it a little while, but I'm afraid I'll damage it. Any tips??
Secondly, the new plate I have is from EGAG, Average quality at best. Chrome kinda wavy i'd guess you'd call it. Way to late to send it back , bought it months ago and never took it out of the bubble wrap.