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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Transmission Shift Rod, Clamp & Bolt
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  1. Install the shift control assembly to the transmission shift rod clamp.
  2. Lower the shiftier into position and insert the locator into the shiftier bracket on the side of the driveline support assembly.
  3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  4. Install the shift control mounting bolts.

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

  5. Install the transmission shift rod clamp bolt.

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

  6. Fig 2: Releasing The Shift Control Neutral Lock Pin
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  7. Lift to release the shift control neutral lock pin.
  8. Fig 3: Shift Control Closeout Boot & Nuts
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  9. 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).

  10. Install the shift control closeout boot retaining nuts.

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

  11. Install the acoustic boot.
  12. Fig 4: Shift Control Boot To Shift Control Lever
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  13. Install the I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement .
  14. Install the shift control boot over the shift control lever.
  15. Fig 5: Shift Control Boot To I/P Accessory Trim Plate
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  16. Align the shift control boot to the I/P accessory trim plate opening, then press to lock the boot retaining tabs.
  17. Adjust the shape of the boot for appearance, if necessary.
  18. Install the shift control knob. Refer to Transmission Control Lever Knob Replacement .
  19. Install the console. Refer to Console Replacement .