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Shift Lever Replacement




Shift Lever Replacement

Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to SIR Warning (SIR Warning).

1. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair).




2. Disengage the shift lever seal (2) from the steering column trim covers (1) and slide it up the shift lever (4).
3. Remove the shift lever bolt (3) from the shift lever (4).
4. Remove the shift lever with the shift lever seal from the steering column.
5. Transfer any parts as needed.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the shift lever with the shift lever seal to the steering column.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the shift lever bolt (3).

Tighten the bolt to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).

3. Align and secure the shift lever seal (2) to the steering column trim covers (1).
4. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair).