Shifter Opening Cover - Replacement Procedure
FILE IN SECTION: 8 - Chassis/Body ElectricalBULLETIN NO.: 53-83-03
DATE: April, 1995
SUBJECT:
Procedure for Replacement of Shifter Opening Cover
MODEL:
1995 Oldsmobile Aurora
The following procedure has been developed to service the shifter opening cover:
1. Remove shifter trim plate assembly. Refer to procedure in the Service Manual.
2. Remove shifter boot from shifter opening cover.
3. Remove transmission power control wiring harness from notch in cover.
4. Insert small flat blade between shifter opening cover and PRNDL pointer housing, pry upwards, breaking heat stakes and section around PRNDL pointer housing.
5. Remove PRNDL pointer housing.
6. Slide shifter opening cover rearward to remove, discard old parts.
7. Slide new shifter opening cover into shifter plate from rear, (pointed end goes towards the front). As shifter opening cover slides over PRNDL pointer housing, push upward from bottom on shifter opening cover to allow pins on PRNDL pointer to clear. Putting PRNDL pointer on an angle will make it easier to guide plate over PRNDL pointer. (DO NOT allow pins on PRNDL pointer to go into wrong holes or damage may result to shifter opening cover if prying is attempted to remove). Slide shifter cover until all pins are engaged into shifter cover.
Important:
Sometimes shifter opening cover will catch on front edge of trim plate housing while installing - use flat blade to help guide shifter opening cover if necessary.
8. Reinstall transmission power control harness.
Notice:
Wire must be inserted into the small hole in shifter opening cover to prevent damage.
9. Assemble new boot and retainer (both parts are marked "front"). Install on shifter opening cover, push down on shifter boot to snap onto the four pins of shifter opening cover. An audible click should be heard when properly installed.
10. Install shifter trim plate, refer to Service Manual.
11. Install boot to shifter handle, fits into groove on bottom edge of handle assembly.
PARTS INFORMATION
WARRANTY INFORMATION
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor
Operation Labor Time
C2790 0.6 Hr
Add 0.1 Hr (For shifter opening cover replacement)