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Shift Lever Replacement



Shift Lever Replacement

Removal Procedure





Caution: Refer to SIR Caution.

1. Disable the SIR system.
2. If necessary, remove the upper and lower trim covers.
3. Remove the wire harness straps from the wire harness assembly
4. Disconnect the shift lever connector at the base of the column.
5. Slide the shift lever seal (2) up the shift lever (4).
6. Remove the shift lever screw (3) from the shift lever assembly (4).
7. Remove the shift lever and seal from the column

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

8. If necessary, remove the shift lever seal (2) from the shift lever (4).

Installation Procedure





Important: The shift lever seal must be installed on the narrow end of the shift lever (base).

1. If necessary, install the shift lever seal (2) onto the shift lever assembly (4).
2. Install the shift lever assembly (4) to the steering column.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

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

Tighten the screw to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

4. Slide the shift lever seal (2) down the shift lever assembly (4).
5. If necessary, install the upper and lower trim covers.
6. Align the shift lever seal into the steering column trim covers.
7. Enable the SIR system.