Shift Mechanism: Installation
- Position the shift lever assembly (SLA) onto the vehicle.
- Install the bolts to hold the SLA to the vehicle. Tighten the bolts to 6 N.m (53 in. lbs.).
- 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.
- Connect the connector plug (5) to the SLA.
1 - PARK LOCK CABLE COUPLING 2 - LOCK TAB 3 - BOLT 4 - SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY (SLA) 5 - CONNECTOR - Turn on ignition and apply brakes. Move selector lever back to position "D".
- Install the transmission shift cable onto the ball knob at the SLA.
- Install the bottom (2) of the center section of instrument panel. See Fig 2.
- Install the top (3) of the center section of instrument panel. See Fig 3.
1 - SCREW 2 - BOTTOM CENTER PART OF INSTRUMENT PANEL 1 - SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY FRAME TRIM 2 - STORAGE COMPARTMENT 3 - TOP CENTER PART OF INSTRUMENT PANEL 4 - SCREW 5 - PLUG CONNECTIONS 6 - ASHTRAY - Verify repair.