Removal and Installation Procedure
REMOVAL PROCEDURE1. Remove the six center console screws.
2. Remove the center console.
3. Unsnap the shifter indicator plate. While moving up towards the selector knob, disconnect the indicator light.
4. Disconnect the shift selector electrical connector.
5. Disconnect the shift select cable and the park lock cable from the shift selector.
6. Remove the cable bracket bolt (1). Disconnect the park lock cable end (3) from the key release cam (2) and move the cables clear. See Figure 1.
7. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
8. Remove all four of the shifter assembly retaining nuts (1). Lower the vehicle. See figure 2.
9. Remove the shift selector from the vehicle.
10. Remove the two selector knob screws (2) and selector knob (3) from the lever. Figure 2.
11. Remove the shift indicator plate (4) from the selector. Figure 2.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
NOTICE:
THE NEW SHIFTER ASSEMBLY IS SHIPPED WITH A RED CAM ALIGNMENT PIN WHICH MUST NOT BE REMOVED UNTIL THE SHIFTER IS COMPLETELY INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE. DO NOT REMOVE THIS CAM ALIGNMENT PIN UNTIL DIRECTED TO DO SO IN THE SERVICE PROCEDURE.
12. Install the shift indicator plate to the replacement selector.
13. Install the selector knob and both screws to the selector lever.
14. Install the shift selector assembly to the vehicle.
15. Raise the vehicle and install the retaining nuts. Torque to 16 N-m (12 ft.lbs). Lower the vehicle.
16. Install and connect the shift select cable to the shift selector.
17. Connect the park lock cable (3) and install cable bracket bolt (1), adjust the cable as necessary. Tighten the cable bracket bolt (1) to 11 N-m (8 ft.lbs). See figure 1.
18. Remove the red cam alignment pin only after assembly and adjustment of the park lock cable.
19. Connect the shift selector electrical connector.
Important:
While assembling the shift indicator plate to the shift selector assembly in the next step, remember to connect the indicator light.
20. Connect the shift indicator plate to the shift selector assembly and firmly snap into place.
21. Install the center console cover and the six console screws. Tighten screws until fully driven and seated being careful not to strip them.
22. Open the hood and clean an unused portion near the top center of the hood lock member to remove any oil, grease, or dirt residue. See figure 3.
23. Affix the S7 campaign sticker to the clean dry surface.