Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Cadillac ATS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the front floor console trim plate. Refer to Front Floor Console Trim Plate Replacement .
- Remove the foam insulator block from the shift lever area of the floor console.
- Place the shift lever in the Neutral position.
- Remove the 4 fasteners (1) securing the shift control assembly to the tunnel reinforcement.
- Push the tabs on the closeout boot (1) inward and down to clear the body structure.
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (ATS) .
- Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement (LTG, LGX, LCV) .
- Remove the shift linkage retaining clips (1).
- Remove the shift linkage assembly (2).
- Support the transmission with a suitable jack.
- Remove the 4 fasteners (2) securing the transmission support. Refer to Transmission Support Replacement (Manual) .
- Lower the transmission assembly to gain access to the top of the transmission.
- Using a suitable flat-blade tool, release the left side shift control rod pin retaining tab (1), while sliding the pin outward. The pin will lock again at the outer transmission boss (3). Using a suitable flat-blade tool, insert the tool between the boss (3) and the rubber mount on the shift control assembly to release the shift control rod pin retaining tab to slide it further out of the transmission boss. Reposition the transmission slightly to allow extra clearance to completely remove the pin.
- Using a suitable flat-blade tool, release the right side shift control rod pin retaining tab (1), while sliding the pin outward. The pin will lock again at the outer transmission boss. Using a suitable flat-blade tool, insert the tool between the boss and the rubber mount on the shift control assembly to release the shift control rod pin retaining tab to slide it further out of the transmission boss. Reposition the transmission slightly to allow extra clearance to completely remove the pin.
- Remove the shift control assembly from the transmission. Remove the shift control assembly from the vehicle.
NOTE:
Make note of the orientation of the foam block.