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. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION before disconnecting battery. |
Removal
- Remove driver and passenger seats. (Scheme 220)
- Remove console box.
- Remove shift lever using the following steps: Remove the shift knob. (Scheme 221) Remove the 3 clamps. (Scheme 222) Disconnect the shift lever position sensor connector. Disconnect the shift lock with shift illumination lamp connector. Remove the 4 bolts and shift lever.
Scheme 220
Scheme 221
Scheme 222
Installation
Install shift lever assembly in reverse order of removal. After installation, check and inspect the following
- When the shift lever is in the "R", "N" and "S" positions and the ignition switch is on, the shift lever is able to move.
- When the shift lever is in the "R", "N" and "S" positions and the ignition switch is off or in ACC position, the shift lever has been locked.
- Perform test drive of the vehicle.
