Shift Lever Replacement

Shift Lever Replacement

Removal Procedure





Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone.
2. Slide the shift lever seal (2) up the shift lever (4).
3. If necessary, remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement.
4. Disconnect the shift lever connector at the base of the column.
5. Remove the shift lever screw (3) from the shift lever assembly (4).
6. Remove the shift lever and seal from the linear shift assembly.

Important: The shift lever seal must be removed by sliding the shift lever seal towards the narrow section of the shift lever.

7. Remove the shift lever seal (2) from the shift lever (4).

Installation Procedure





Important: The shift lever seal must be installed to the narrow end of the shift lever.

1. Install the shift lever seal (2) onto the shift lever assembly (4).
2. Install the shift lever assembly (4) to linear shift assembly.

Notice: Install the shift lever screw (3) into the shift lever assembly (4).

3. Tighten the screw to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).

4. Slide the shift lever seal (2) down the shift lever assembly (4).
5. Align the shift lever seal into the steering column trim covers.
6. If necessary, install the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement.
7. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone.