Removal & Installation
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. Wait at least one minute before proceeding with the procedure to allow the backup power supply to deplete its energy. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING & CABLES .
- Remove the instrument panel finish panel and disconnect the electrical connector.
- Lift the console finish panel and remove.
- Push shift handle bezel down and disconnect TCS harness.
- Remove the two shift handle retaining screws and remove the shift handle.
- Lift the indicator bezel and remove the bulb.
- Release the interlock cable housing clip and disconnect the interlock cable.
- Disconnect the shift cable from the shifter assembly.
- Release the shift cable housing clip from the shifter assembly.
- Release the electrical connector push pin retainer from the shifter assembly.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Disconnect the vacuum harness from the parking brake release mechanism.
- Remove four nuts retaining shifter mechanism to floor and remove the shifter.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
WARNING:
To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing any front or side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before servicing, replacing, adjusting or striking components near the front or side air bag sensors, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches.
The side air bag sensors are located at or near the base of the B-pillar.
To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).
The side air bag sensors are located at or near the base of the B-pillar.
To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).
