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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1245816  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .
  3. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors from the shift control lever.

  4. Object Number: 1245812  Size: SH
  5. Loosen the control cable adjusting nut.
  6. Disconnect the control cable from the shift control lever assembly.

  7. Object Number: 1889696  Size: SH
  8. Remove the shift control lever assembly mounting bolts.
  9. Remove the shift control lever assembly.

  10. Object Number: 1872311  Size: SH
  11. Remove the two shift lever control knob retaining screws, the then knob from the assembly.
  12. Carefully remove the shift select cover from the lever assembly.

  13. Object Number: 1872313  Size: SH
  14. Remove the shift lock solenoid retaining screws.
  15. Remove the solenoid from the assembly.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the shift lock solenoid on the assembly.

  2. Object Number: 1872313  Size: SH
  3. Install the shift lock solenoid retaining screws.
  4. Carefully install the shift select cover to the lever assembly.

  5. Object Number: 1872311  Size: SH
  6. Install the shift lever control knob, then the retaining screws.
  7. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1889696  Size: SH
  8. Install the shift control lever assembly and mounting bolts.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the shift control lever assembly mounting bolts to 8 N·m (71 lb in).


    Object Number: 1245812  Size: SH
  10. Connect the control cable to the shift control lever assembly.
  11. Tighten the control cable adjusting nut.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the control cable adjusting nut to 8 N·m (71 lb in).


    Object Number: 1245816  Size: SH
  13. Connect the harness connector.
  14. Adjust the control cable. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment .
  15. Install the floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .
  16. Connect the negative battery cable.