Selector Lever Assembly: Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
- 1.
NOTE:
6F35
Prior to replacing the selector lever assembly for a no start or high shift effort concern, verify the selector lever cable to bracket clip is fully seated at the transmission and selector lever assembly. Unseated cables can cause selector lever cable binding and prevent the manual shaft from completely returning to the P position.
Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)
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- 2.
NOTE:
6F50/6F55
Prior to replacing the selector lever assembly for a no start or high shift effort concern, verify the selector lever cable to bracket clip is fully seated at the transmission and selector lever assembly. Unseated cables can cause selector lever cable binding and prevent the manual shaft from completely returning to the P position.
Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)
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- 3.
Apply the parking brake.
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- 4.
Open the floor console stowage bin lid.
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- 5.
On both sides. Detach the clips and remove the floor console upper finish panels.
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- 6.
Detach the clips and remove the lower center stack finish panel.
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- 7.
Detach the clips, disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the floor console upper trim panel.
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- 8.
Release the clips, lift the selector lever bezel up and disconnect the electrical connector.
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- 9.
On both sides. Release the clips, remove the LH and the RH lower floor console side trim panels.
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- 10.
Remove the bolts and the media hub bin.
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- 11.
Remove the bolts and the floor console support bracket.Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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- 12.
NOTE:
Do not pull or pry on the selector lever cable or the selector lever cable end may be damaged. Use a screwdriver and turn the screwdriver as shown in illustration to pry the cable end off the post as close to the post as possible.
Using a screwdriver, pry the selector lever cable end from the selector lever.
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- 13.
Remove the selector lever cable retainer.
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- 14.
Disconnect the selector lever cable retainer from the bracket.
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- 15.
Remove the nuts.Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
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Remove the bolts.Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)
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- 17.
Remove the wiring retainer.
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- 18.
Disconnect the electrical connector.
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- 19.
Remove the wiring retainer and position aside the wiring harness.
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- 20.
Remove the selector lever assembly.
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