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Shift Mechanism: Installation

  1. Position the shift lever assembly (SLA) onto the vehicle.
  2. Install the bolts to hold the SLA to the vehicle. Tighten the bolts to 6 N.m (53 in. lbs.).
  3. Connect the park lock cable coupling (1) to the SLA. Press locking tab (2) together and push coupling (1) against the spring force into the SLA, twist through 90° (right or left) until locked. See Fig 1.
  4. Connect the connector plug (5) to the SLA.
    Fig 1: Engage Park Lock Cable to SLA
    GC0037224Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - PARK LOCK CABLE COUPLING
    2 - LOCK TAB
    3 - BOLT
    4 - SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY (SLA)
    5 - CONNECTOR
  5. Turn on ignition and apply brakes. Move selector lever back to position "D".
  6. Install the transmission shift cable onto the ball knob at the SLA.
  7. Install the bottom (2) of the center section of instrument panel. See Fig 2.
  8. Install the top (3) of the center section of instrument panel. See Fig 3.
    Fig 2: Install Bottom Section Of Center Instrument Panel
    GC0037220Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - SCREW
    2 - BOTTOM CENTER PART OF INSTRUMENT PANEL
    Fig 3: Install Top Section Of Center Instrument Panel
    GC0037221Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY FRAME TRIM
    2 - STORAGE COMPARTMENT
    3 - TOP CENTER PART OF INSTRUMENT PANEL
    4 - SCREW
    5 - PLUG CONNECTIONS
    6 - ASHTRAY
  9. Verify repair.