GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2003 🢒 LeSabre 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column 🢒 Shift Lever Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 419648 Size: SH
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
  2. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
  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 the lever from the linear shift assembly.

Installation Procedure

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

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

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

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

  3. Feed the traction control harness back through the column. Carefully route the harness as previously observed.
  4. Install the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
  5. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.