REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
| WARNING | Vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system. When servicing vehicle, use care to avoid accidental air bag deployment. SIR system-related components are located in various locations throughout interior and exterior of vehicle, depending on application. Do not use electrical test equipment on or near these circuits. If necessary, deactivate SIR system before servicing components. See AIR BAG DEACTIVATION PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION. |
| CAUTION | When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. Before disconnecting battery, see COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION. |
Note. For steering column and component removal and installation procedures, see appropriate STEERING COLUMNS article in STEERING.
Note. Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
Removal
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Remove the floor console. See FLOOR CONSOLE. Disconnect electrical connector from the shift lock actuator. (Scheme 112) Remove both ends of the shift lock actuator from pivot points. (Scheme 113)
Installation
Install the upper clip of the shift lock actuator onto the upper pivot point, and the lower clip onto the lower pivot point. (Scheme 113) Install the floor console. Install the electrical connector to the shift lock actuator. (Scheme 112) Connect the negative battery cable.
Scheme 112
Scheme 113
Remove the front seats from the vehicle. See FRONT SEATS. Fold the console compartment up. Remove the rear cupholder from the floor console. Remove the console trim plate. See FRONT FLOOR CONSOLE TRIM PLATE. Remove the console screws from the floor console. (Scheme 114) Remove the floor console from the vehicle.
Install the floor console into the vehicle. Install the console screws into the floor console. (Scheme 114) Tighten the screws to 18 INCH lbs. (2 N.m). Install the console trim plate. Install the rear cupholder to the floor console. Install the front seats into the vehicle.
Scheme 114
Place the gearshift lever in the Neutral position. Remove the gearshift lever knob retainer using a small flat-bladed tool. (Scheme 115) Remove the knob, by pulling upward. Release the front floor console trim plate retainers, using a flat bladed tool. Remove the front floor console trim plate from the front floor console. (Scheme 116) Disconnect the electrical connectors from the front floor console trim plate.
Connect the electrical connectors to the front floor console trim plate. Align the front floor console trim plate retainers to the slots in the front floor console. Install the front floor console trim plate, pressing into place until fully seated. (Scheme 116) Position the knob to the shift lever. Install the knob retainer, pressing into place until fully seated. Place the gearshift lever in the Park position.
Scheme 115
Scheme 116
Position the front seats forward in order to gain access to the seat adjuster attaching bolts. Remove the seat adjuster attaching bolts. (Scheme 117) Disconnect the seat belt wiring harness (driver's side only). Disconnect the power seat electrical connector, if equipped, (driver's side only). Remove the front seat. Manually tilt the seat forward in order to disengage the hooks from the floor pan.
Manually tilt the seats forward in order to engage the hooks to the floor pan. (Scheme 117) Connect the power seat electrical connector, if equipped, (driver's side only). Connect the seat belt wiring harness (driver's side only). Position the front seat forward in order to gain access to the seat adjuster attaching bolt.
Scheme 117
Remove the push pins from the left halve of the sound insulator on the drivers side and remove from the IP carrier. (Scheme 118) Remove the bolts from the right halve of the sound insulator on the drivers side and remove from the IP carrier.
Install the right halve of the sound insulator on the drivers side to the IP carrier, and install the bolts to the sound insulator. (Scheme 118) Tighten the bolts to 18 INCH lbs. (2 N.m). Install the left halve of the sound insulator on the drivers side to the IP carrier and install the push pin.
Scheme 118
Remove the driver side sound insulator. See SOUND INSULATOR (LEFT SIDE) . Remove the electrical connection. Remove the stoplamp switch, by grasping the stoplamp switch and turning it 90 degrees counterclockwise while pulling toward the rear of the vehicle. See STOPLAMP SWITCH under ADJUSTMENTS.
Scheme 119
Insert the stoplamp switch into the retainer until the switch body is seated on the retainer. Pull the brake pedal upward against the internal pedal stop. Turn the switch 90 degrees clockwise in order to lock the switch into position. Connect the electrical connector. Adjust the stoplamp switch. See STOPLAMP SWITCH under ADJUSTMENTS. Install the driver's side sound insulator. See SOUND INSULATOR (LEFT SIDE) .
