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Shift Lever - Disassemble - Off Vehicle Power Tilt/Telescope-Column Shift


    Object Number: 588319  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 inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
  2. Remove the steering wheel from the column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  3. Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  4. Remove the upper and lower trim cover. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
  5. Disconnect the connector of the shift lever at the base of the steering column.
  6. Remove the lead from the clip on the side of the ignition and key alarm switch assembly.
  7. Slide the shift lever seal (3) up the shift lever (1).
  8. Remove the shift lever screw (2).
  9. Remove the shift lever (1).
  10. Remove the shift lever seal (3) from the shift lever (1).

Shift Lever - Disassemble - Off Vehicle Manual Tilt, Column Shift


    Object Number: 603847  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 inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
  2. Remove the steering wheel from the column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  3. Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  4. Remove the upper and lower trim cover. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
  5. Disconnect the connector of the shift lever at the base of the steering column.
  6. Remove the lead from the clip on the side of the ignition and key alarm switch assembly.
  7. Slide the shift lever seal (3) up the shift lever (1).
  8. Remove the shift lever screw (2).
  9. Remove the shift lever (1).
  10. Remove the shift lever seal (3) from the shift lever (1).