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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Monte Carlo 🢒 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. Slide the shift lever seal (2) up the shift lever (4).
  3. If necessary, remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
  4. Disconnect the shift lever connector at the base of the column.
  5. Remove the shift lever screw (3) from the shift lever assembly (4).
  6. Remove the shift lever and seal from the linear shift assembly.

    7. Important: The shift lever seal must be removed by sliding the shift lever seal towards the narrow section of the shift lever.

  7. 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 to the narrow end of the shift lever.

  1. Install the shift lever seal (2) onto the shift lever assembly (4).
  2. Install the shift lever assembly (4) to linear shift assembly.

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

  3. Install the shift lever screw (3) into the shift lever assembly (4).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

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