Mechanism-Shift

REMOVAL





1. Remove any necessary console parts for access to shift lever assembly and shifter cables.
2. If necessary, remove the bolts holding the shield, covering the gearshift and park lock cables, to the floorpan and remove the shield.
3. Shift transmission into PARK.
4. Disconnect the transmission shift cable (1) at shift lever (3) and shifter assembly bracket (2).
5. Remove the shift cable retainer (2) from the notch in the shifter assembly (2).





6. Verify the key is in the LOCK position and disconnect the park lock cable (1) from the shifter mechanism cam (3) and the notch in the shifter assembly (3).





7. Disengage all wiring connectors (2) from the shifter assembly (1).





8. Remove all nuts (2) holding the shifter assembly (1) to the floor pan.
9. Remove the shifter assembly (1) from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION





1. If a new shifter assembly is being installed, unscrew the original shift knob from the shift lever. Screw the knob onto the new shifter assembly lever no more than 14 turns.
2. Install shifter assembly (1) onto the shifter assembly studs on the floor pan.
3. Install the nuts (2) to hold the shifter assembly (1) onto the floor pan. Tighten nuts to 7 Nm (65 inch lbs.).





4. Place the floor shifter lever in PARK position.
5. Loosen the adjustment screw (5) on the gearshift cable (1).
6. Install the gearshift cable (1) to the shift lever pin (3).





7. Install the park lock cable (1) to the shift mechanism cam (3) and the notch in the shifter assembly (2).
8. Verify that the key is in the LOCK position and remains there until the cable is fully adjusted.
9. Verify that the park lock cable adjustment tab is pulled upward to the unlocked position.





10. Install the wiring harness connectors (2) to the shifter assembly
11. Verify that the shift lever is in the PARK position.
12. Tighten the adjustment screw to 7 Nm (65 inch lbs..
13. Verify that the key in the LOCK position and the shifter is in PARK.
14. Push downward on the park lock cable adjustment tab to lock the adjustment.
15. Verify correct shifter, park lock, and BTSI operation.
16. If necessary, install the shield, covering the gearshift and park lock cables, to the floorpan and install the bolts to hold the shield to the floorpan.
17. Install any console parts removed for access to shift lever assembly and shift cables.