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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the shift control assembly to the transmission shift rod clamp.
  2. Lower the shifter into position and insert the locator into the shifter bracket on the side of the driveline support assembly.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the shift control mounting bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the shift control mounting bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

  4. Install the transmission shift rod clamp bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the transmission shift rod clamp bolt to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Installing Shift Control Assembly To Transmission Shift Rod Clamp
    G01971314Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Lift to release the shift control neutral lock pin.
    Fig 2: Releasing Shift Control Neutral Lock Pin
    G01971315Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the shift control closeout boot.

    Check that the closeout boot fully seats to the shift control lever seal and the base of the shift control assembly (1).

  7. Install the shift control closeout boot retaining nuts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the shift control closeout boot retaining nuts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

    Fig 3: Shift Control Closeout Boot & Retaining Nuts
    G01971316Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the IP accessory trim plate. Refer to TRIM PLATE REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) ACCESSORY in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  9. Install the shift control boot over the shift control lever.
    Fig 4: Installing Shift Control Boot Over Shift Control Lever
    G01971317Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Align the shift control boot to the IP accessory trim plate opening, then press to lock the boot retaining tabs.
  11. Adjust the shape of the boot for appearance, if necessary.
    Fig 5: Adjusting Shape Of Boot For Appearance
    G01971318Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Screw the shift control knob onto the shift control lever until the knob bottoms out.
    Fig 6: Screwing Shift Control Knob Onto Shift Control Lever
    G01971319Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Unscrew the shift control knob just enough to align the retainer slot with the slot on the shift control lever.
  14. Install the shift control knob retainer (1) into the slots and seat fully.
  15. Install the shift control knob button.
  16. Install the console. Refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
    Fig 7: Shift Control Knob Retainer & Button
    G01971320Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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