A/T, Interior - A/T Vinyl Shifter Boot Comes Loose

Classification:
BT09-078a

Reference:
ITB10-004a

Date:
January 26, 2010

G35 SEDAN AND G37 SEDAN, COUPE, AND CONVERTIBLE;
A/T SHIFTER VINYL BOOT COMING OFF

This bulletin has been amended. has been corrected.

No other changes have been made.

APPLIED VEHICLES:

2007-2008 G35 Sedan (V36) with A/T only

2009-2010 G37 Sedan (V36) with A/T only

2007-2010 G37 Coupe (CV36) with A/T only

2009-2010 G37 Convertible (HV36) with A/T only

IF YOU CONFIRM:





The A/T insert finisher (boot) is separating or has come off the trim ring (see Figure 1).

NOTE:
Selector lever knob removed in Figure 1 for clarity.

ACTION:

Re-secure the boot to the trim ring with a tie strap.

^ Refer to SERVICE PROCEDURE in this bulletin.

NOTE:
Tie straps are considered as "shop supply".

IMPORTANT:
The purpose of ACTION (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire SERVICE PROCEDURE as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.

CLAIMS INFORMATION





Submit a Primary Part (PP) type claim using the claims coding shown.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Remove the console finisher.

^ Refer to the IP section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) as needed.

^ Perform repairs in a clean work environment.





2. Allow the boot to be in its natural folded position at the top (see Figure 2).





3. Insert the trim ring into the top of the boot (see Figure 3).





^ Align the point of the trim ring with the seam of the boot (see Figure 4).





4. Push the trim ring and boot down until it is inside out and then flip the finisher upside down (see Figure 5).

5. Secure the boot to the trim ring by installing the plastic tie strap (shop supply) as shown in Figure 5.

^ Cut off the excess length of the tie strap (see Figure 5).

^ Locate the lock portion of the tie strap at the boot's rear seam (see Figure 5).





^ The tie strap must be no more than 3.6 mm wide and should be about 150 mm long (see Figure 6).

^ When installed properly the tie strap will "seat" the boot into the groove in the trim ring (groove shown in Figure 3).





6. Push the trim ring and boot back through to its normal position (see Figure 7).

^ If necessary twist the trim ring to align its "point" with the seam of the boot (see Figure 4 for alignment).

7. Install the console finisher.

Refer to the IP section of the ESM as needed.





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