GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the following items from the floor:
  2. • The two screws.
    • The two plastic retainers.
    • The rear console box.

    Object Number: 168173  Size: SH
  3. Remove the following items from the floor:
  4. • The two screws.
    • The two plastic retainers.
    • The front console box (2).
  5. Remove the gearshift control lever knob from the gearshift control lever (1) by unscrewing gearshift control lever knob counterclockwise.

  6. Object Number: 168180  Size: SH
  7. Remove the gearshift control lever upper boot (1) from the gearshift control lever.
  8. Remove the following items from the gearshift control lever:
  9. • The four bolts.
    • The boot plate.
    • The console box bracket (6).
    • The gearshift control lever lower boot (2).
    • The gearshift control lever.
  10. Remove the following items from the gearshift lever case:
  11. • The clamp (4).
    • The gearshift lever case boot (5).

    Object Number: 168180  Size: SH
  12. Remove the gearshift control lever from the gearshift lever case. Push down on the gearshift control lever pivot and turn counterclockwise 90° (¼ turn) and lift up.
  13. Inspect the gearshift control lever (1) for distortion or damage. Replace the gearshift if necessary.
  14. Inspect the gearshift control lever spring for distortion or damage. Replace the gearshift control lever spring.
  15. Inspect the gearshift lever case boot (5) for tears or damage. Replace the gearshift lever case boot (5) if necessary.