Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Cadillac ATS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the shift control knob (1). Transmission Control Lever Knob Replacement
- Place the shifter in the Neutral position.
- Remove the front floor console trim plate. Front Floor Console Trim Plate Replacement
- Remove the upper shifter closeout boot from the lower closeout boot.
- 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. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Base)Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (V-Series)
- Remove the propeller shaft. Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement (LTG, LGX, LCV)Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement (LF4)
- Remove the shift linkage retaining clip (1).
- Remove the shift linkage pin (3).
- Support the transmission with a suitable jack.
- Remove the 4 fasteners (2) securing the transmission support. Transmission Support Replacement (Automatic RWD)Transmission Support Replacement (Automatic AWD)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.
- Loosen the two lower fasteners (1) on the shift control assembly enough to allow the removal of the shift control assembly.
- Remove the shift control assembly from the transmission.