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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. If necessary, remove the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
  3. Remove the wire harness straps from the wire harness assembly
  4. Disconnect the shift lever connector at the base of the column.
  5. Slide the shift lever seal (2) up the shift lever (4).
  6. Remove the shift lever screw (3) from the shift lever assembly (4).
  7. Remove the shift lever and seal from the column
  8. Important: The shift lever seal must be removed by sliding the shift lever seal towards the narrow section of the shift lever (base).

  9. If necessary, remove the shift lever seal (2) from the shift lever (4).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 419648  Size: SH

    Important: The shift lever seal must be installed on the narrow end of the shift lever (base).

  1. If necessary, install the shift lever seal (2) onto the shift lever assembly (4).
  2. Install the shift lever assembly (4) to the steering column.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the shift lever screw (3) into the shift lever assembly (4).
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  6. Slide the shift lever seal (2) down the shift lever assembly (4).
  7. If necessary, install the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
  8. Align the shift lever seal into the steering column trim covers.
  9. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.