I think the hazard/lock switch is under $20 so not bad if you need to replace, try to fish them out by getting the shifter trim ring and boot off (I forgot you have auto so the plastic trim piece is the most hassle)

Did you push the whole switch through or the buttons? If the whole switch you should be able to angle and tilt it and bring it up through the hole without removing much

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