GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.

    Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.

  2. Object Number: 1954218  Size: SH
  3. Remove the adjustment nut (1) from the shift control linkage.
  4. Disconnect the shift control linkage rod from the shift control assembly.
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Remove the centre console assembly. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement

  7. Object Number: 1954220  Size: SH
  8. Remove the electrical connector (1) from the shift control assembly.

  9. Object Number: 1954230  Size: SH
  10. Remove the nuts (2) securing the shift control assembly to the tunnel reinforcement.
  11. Remove the shift control assembly (1) from the tunnel reinforcement.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1954230  Size: SH
  1. Install the shift control assembly (1) to the tunnel reinforcement.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the nuts (2) securing the shift control assembly to the tunnel reinforcement.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 12 N·m (106 lb in).


    Object Number: 1954220  Size: SH
  5. Install the electrical connector (1) to the shift control assembly.
  6. Install the center console assembly. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement.
  7. Install the shift control trim plate by inserting the front retaining tabs to the console. Press down on the rear of the trim plate to engage the rear retaining tabs.
  8. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.

  9. Object Number: 1954218  Size: SH
  10. Connect the shift control linkage rod to the shift control assembly.
  11. Install the shift control linkage adjustment nut (1) finger tight.
  12. Adjust the shift control linkage. Refer to Shift Control Linkage Adjustment.
  13. Lower the vehicle.