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Installation Procedure

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  1. Shift the floor shift control into FIRST.

    Important:  Be sure to position the floor shift control as LOW as possible, the shift control cable rod end guide tubes are EXTREMELY INFLEXIBLE and capable of only a SLIGHT bend.

  2. Lower the floor shift control into position. BE SURE the floor shift control remains in FIRST.
  3. Align the shift control cable end to the floor shift control arm stud.
    Fig 1: Connecting Shift Control Cable End To Floor Shift Control Arm Stud
    G01972905Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Use care to not suddenly jerk either the shift control cable or the floor shift control during assembly, the shift control cable rod end guide tubes are EXTREMELY INFLEXIBLE and capable of only a SLIGHT bend.

  4. Position a large pry bar along the side of the driveline support assembly and use as an aid to secure the shift control cable end clip to the floor shift control arm stud.
  5. Seat the floor shift control to the driveline tunnel.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  6. Install the nuts retaining the floor shift control to the driveline tunnel.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the floor shift control retaining nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  7. Verify that the floor shift control and the shift control cable are operating smoothly:
    1. 7.1. Shift from FIRST to SECOND, then DRIVE and so on; pause for 1 second in each detent position.

      Take note of an audible sound from the transmission shift lever each time a shift detent is selected.

    2. 7.2. Shift from PARK directly to FIRST.
    3. 7.3. Repeat steps 7.1 and 7.2 an additional 2 times.
    4. 7.4. If any binding is felt during this check, or if no audible sound was produced from the transmission shift lever, remove the floor shift control and inspect the floor shift control and the shift control cable for damage (at either end of the cable).
  8. Shift the floor shift control into PARK.
  9. Install the park/lock cable to the floor shift control pivot arm stud.

    Align the cable onto the arm stud then pull forward to lock.

    Fig 2: Installing Park/Lock Cable To Floor Shift Control Pivot Arm Stud
    G01972906Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Insert the park/lock cable into the slot on the floor shift control.

    Be sure the cable retaining tab locks into place.

    Fig 3: Inserting Park/Lock Cable Into Slot On Floor Shift Control
    G01972907Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Connect the IP wiring harness retaining clip to the shift control.
  12. Connect the shift control electrical connector.
  13. Install the IP accessory trim plate. Refer to TRIM PLATE REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) ACCESSORY) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  14. Install the console. Refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.

    Important:  Prior to restoring battery power, check to be certain that the ignition key is removed from the ignition switch.

  15. Connect the negative battery cable.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the negative battery cable bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

  16. Program the transmitters.
    Fig 4: Connecting Shift Control Electrical Connector
    G01972908Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Unblock the wheels.
  18. Release the parking brake.
    CAUTION: Refer to ROAD TEST CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
  19. Test drive the vehicle in an area with little traffic; ensure that the transmission will shift smoothly into, and maintain each detent position.
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