Gear Shift Lever

GEAR SHIFT LEVER

REMOVAL





1. Remove the kneeblocker (2) and steering column opening reinforcement (1).





2. Remove the upper and lower column shrouds (1 &2).
3. Loosen the column bolts and lower the column enough to allow clearance for the gear shift lever removal.





4. Disconnect the overdrive switch harness (3) (if equipped).
5. Disconnect the shift cable (2) from the shift lever.
6. Remove the gear shift lever mounting screws (1).





7. Remove the blocker pin (1) from the inhibit link slot (2) and remove the lever (3) by pulling forward toward the steering wheel and to the left then down.

INSTALLATION





1. Install the lever assembly (3) reversing the way it came out using care to install the pin (2) in the blocker to slider slot (1).





2. The block inhibitor pin and spring (1) should seat into the slider slot (2).





3. Install the mounting screws (1) and tighten to 12 Nm (105 inch lbs.).
4. Cycle the key from ACC to RUN and ensure that the blocker does not stick or bind.
5. Turn the key to the OFF position and ensure that the shifter will not pull from the PARK position.
6. Connect the over drive switch harness (if equipped) (3).

NOTE: Route and tie off harness to original location.

7. Connect the shift cable to the lever (2).





8. Ensure the gear shift lever and transmission are in the PARK position and snap the cable adjust clip in place.
9. Install the upper and lower column shrouds (1&2).
10. Install the column back into place and tighten.





11. Install the kneeblocker (2) and steering column reinforcement cover (1).