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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1997 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console 🢒 Shift Control Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 71522 Size: SH
  1. Remove the console. Refer to Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  2. Carefully pry off the shift control knob button.
  3. Pry the shift control knob retainer out of the slots and remove the retainer.

    4. Object Number: 71520 Size: SH
  4. Unscrew the shift control knob.

    5. Object Number: 180587 Size: SH
  5. Grasp the sides of the shift control boot and apply light pressure in toward the shift control lever to begin to release the shift boot retaining tabs from the I/P accessory trim plate.
  6. Using light pressure, continue to release the remaining boot retaining tabs.

    7. Object Number: 71519 Size: SH
  7. Lift the boot away from the trim plate and remove the boot.
  8. Remove the I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.

    9. Object Number: 71524 Size: SH
  9. Remove the shift control closeout boot retaining nuts.
  10. Remove the shift control closeout boot.

    11. Object Number: 180811 Size: SH
  11. Place the shifter into NEUTRAL.
  12. Press down to engage the shift control neutral lock pin.

    13. Object Number: 71526 Size: SH
  13. Remove the transmission shift rod clamp bolt.
  14. Remove the shift control mounting bolts.
  15. Raise the shift control to release the locator from the shifter bracket on the side of the driveline support assembly.
  16. Release the shift control from the transmission shift rod clamp and remove the shift control assembly.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 71526 Size: SH
  1. Install the shift control assembly to the transmission shift rod clamp.
  2. Lower the shifter into position and insert the locator into the shifter bracket on the side of the driveline support assembly.
  3. Install the shift control mounting bolts.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the shift control mounting bolts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

    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.

  4. Install the transmission shift rod clamp bolt.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the transmission shift rod clamp bolt to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).


    Object Number: 180811 Size: SH
  5. Lift to release the shift control neutral lock pin.

    6. Object Number: 71523 Size: SH
  6. Install the shift control closeout boot.

    7. Check that the closeout boot fully seats to the shift control lever seal and the base of the shift control assembly (1).

  7. Install the shift control closeout boot retaining nuts.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the shift control closeout boot retaining nuts to 12 N·m (106 lb in).


    Object Number: 71519 Size: SH
  8. Install the I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  9. Install the shift control boot over the shift control lever.

    10. Object Number: 180589 Size: SH
  10. Align the shift control boot to the I/P accessory trim plate opening, then press to lock the boot retaining tabs.
  11. Adjust the shape of the boot for appearance, if necessary.

    12. Object Number: 71520 Size: SH
  12. Screw the shift control knob onto the shift control lever until the knob bottoms out.

    13. Object Number: 71521 Size: SH
  13. Unscrew the shift control knob just enough to align the retainer slot with the slot on the shift control lever.
  14. Install the shift control knob retainer (1) into the slots and seat fully.
  15. Install the shift control knob button.
  16. Install the console. Refer to Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.