Selector Lever - Floor Shift

Selector Lever - Floor Shift

Selector Lever - Floor Shift:

Removal and Installation

1. WARNING: Always deplete the backup power supply before repairing or installing any new front or side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) component and before servicing, removing, installing, adjusting or striking components near the front or side impact sensors or the restraints control module (RCM). Nearby components include doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches.

Refer to the Description and Operation portion of Air Bag Systems for location of the RCM and impact sensor(s).

To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least 1 minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).

Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury or death in the event of an accidental deployment.

Disconnect the battery ground cable. Wait at least one minute before proceeding with the procedure to allow the backup power supply to deplete its energy.

2. Remove the instrument panel finish panel and disconnect the electrical connector.





3. Lift the console finish panel and remove.





4. Push shift handle bezel down and disconnect transmission control (TC) switch harness.





5. Remove the 2 shift handle retaining screws and remove the shift handle.





6. Lift the indicator bezel and remove the bulb.





7. Release the interlock cable housing clip and disconnect the interlock cable.





8. Disconnect the selector lever cable from the selector lever assembly.





9. Release the selector lever cable housing clip from the selector lever assembly.





10. Release the electrical connector pushpin retainer from the selector lever assembly.





11. Disconnect the electrical connector.





12. Disconnect the vacuum harness from the parking brake release mechanism.





13. Remove 4 nuts retaining selector lever to floor and remove the selector lever.
^ To install, tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).





14. NOTE: When installing the selector lever cable, make sure that the selector lever cable locking tabs are locked in place and the cable end is snapped onto the ball stud. Press the selector lever cable into the bracket and listen for the cable to click in place. Pull back on the selector lever cable to make sure that it is locked into the bracket. Also make sure that the selector lever cable end is correctly installed onto the ball stud. Pull back on the selector lever cable end to make sure that the cable end is correctly installed.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.