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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2001 🢒 LeSabre 🢒 Brakes 🢒 Antilock Brake System 🢒 Shift Lever Replacement - On Vehicle

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 419648 Size: SH

    Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

       • Air bag deployment
       • Personal injury
       • Unnecessary SIR system repairs
    In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:
       • Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.
       • If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
  2. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle .
  3. Remove the shift lever retaining screw (3).
  4. Disconnect electrical connector from traction control harness if equipped and feed harness out of column. Observe the harness routing and location to assist in reassembly.
  5. Pull the shift lever (4) upward to remove it from the linear shift assembly.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 419648 Size: SH
  1. Push the shift lever downward to engage it into the linear shift assembly.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the shift lever retaining screw (3).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the shift lever retaining screw to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).

  3. Feed the traction control harness back through the column. Use care to route the harness as previously observed.
  4. Install the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle .
  5. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.