Shift Mechanism: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install shifter assembly onto the shifter assembly studs on the floor pan.
- Install the nuts to hold the shifter assembly onto the floor pan. Tighten nuts to 28 N.m (250 in.lbs.).
- Install wiring harness to the shifter assembly bracket. Engage any wire connectors removed from the shifter assembly.
- Install the park-interlock cable into the shifter assembly bracket and into the shifter lever.
- Install the shift cable to the shifter assembly bracket. Push cable into the bracket until secure.
- Place the floor shifter lever in park position.
- Loosen the adjustment screw on the shift cable.
- Snap the shift cable onto the shift lever pin.
- Verify that the shift lever is in the PARK position.
- Tighten the adjustment screw to 7 N.m (65 in.lbs.).
- Verify correct shifter operation.
- Verify proper BTSI operation. (Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - BRAKE TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM ) Adjust the park-interlock cable as necessary. (Refer to ADJUSTMENTS - PARK-INTERLOCK CABLE )
- Install any console parts removed for access to shift lever assembly and shift cables. (Refer to BODY/INTERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE - INSTALLATION)