GM 26075107
Shift Lever

Start the conversion by detaching the lower column trim cover by taking off two torx(R) head screws from the area before you can remove the cover itself. Tenon the shift lever seal to expose the torx(R) head screw. Then remove it. Remove the knee bolster followed by its attaching nuts from the knee bolster deflector bracket. Before handling the instrument panel wiring harness remove its retaining pin while also taking out its wire harness retaining clip to avoid column steering damage. Uncover the insulation of the harness before disconnecting the wires from their electrical connector and then extract the shift lever. When installing the component first mount the shift lever followed by connection of the shifter electrical connector. The retainer clamp should be hooked back to its panel position following wire strap reattachment. Fasten the knee bolster deflector bracket using nuts that should be tightened to 9 n.m (80 lb in). After reattaching the knee bolster the torx(R) head screw needs to be secured with 1.5 n.m (13 lb in) torque while rolling the seal onto the screw. Install the lower column trim cover by using the two torx(R) head screws which need to be tightened to 3.5 n.m (31 lb in).

You need to remove the shift lever manually by exposing the TORX(R) head screw with seal rolling then unscrewing the screw. The second step consists of removing the shift lever. You should start by installing the shift lever before using the TORX(R) head screw to attach it securely while tightening it to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in). To complete the process roll the seal backward over the TORX(R) head screw.

Before changing the shift lever sans Tow/Haul switch one should first expose the TORX(r) head shift lever screw by rolling back the seal. Then remove the screw. Dismantling begins with shifting the screw followed by removing the shift lever. Installation requires shifting in the shift lever first which needs to be followed by installation of the TORX(r) head shift lever screw then tighten to 20 Nm. The installation process ends with proper placement of the seal over the TORX(r) head shift lever screw.

Begin this shift lever replacement task by retracting the seal to expose the TORX(R) head shift lever screw and then remove it. Use a screwdriver to uninstall the TORX(R) head shift lever screw first along with the removal of the shift lever . Position the shift lever first before placing the TORX(R) head shift lever screw and tightening it to 1.5 Nm (13 inch lbs.). Tear the seal to expose the TORX(R) head of the shift lever screw before proceeding with screw removal.

The first step to swap the shift lever for the tow/haul switch requires removal of all trim covers. The torx(r) head shift lever screw requires exposure by pulling back the seal on the shift lever so it can be removed. Remove both the knee bolster along with its nuts from the knee bolster deflector bracket. It is necessary to remove the wire harness retaining clip during the Steering Column removal process yet reinstall it afterward to protect the wiring harness from damage. To get to the electrical wiring inside the harness insulation you need to first remove the instrument panel wiring harness retaining pin and then detach the wire straps before opening the insulation. The wiring needs to be disconnected from its electrical connector while the shift lever should be removed. The first step for installation includes fitting the shift lever while simultaneously connecting the shifter electrical connector. Reinstall the harness retaining pin into the instrument panel after you reattach the wire straps to their places. Screw in the knee bolster deflector bracket with its corresponding nuts until they reach 9 nm (80 inch lbs.). Placement of knee bolster should be followed by a torx(r) head shift lever screw tightening to 20 nm (15 ft. Lbs.). Start by placing the seal above the torx(r) head shift lever screw and proceed with installing the two torx(r) head screws to the lower column trim cover before replacing the trim covers.

The first step of this installation requires users to remove two torx head screws from the lower column trim cover before taking away the cover itself. Remove the shift lever screw with torx® head by rolling back the seal at its base. Remove the knee bolster together with its attached nuts from the knee bolster deflector bracket. The removal process of the steering column requires separating and restoring the wire harness retaining clip to protect the harness from damage. The instrument panel needs a wiring harness retaining pin to be taken out so the wire straps can be removed followed by opening the harness insulation to reach electrical wiring. The wiring needs to be detached from the electrical connector before taking out the shift lever. Begin installing operations by first putting in the shift lever followed by attaching the shifter electrical connector. Attach wire straps back to the harness system then add the harness retaining pin to its panel installation spot. The knee bolster receives both deflector bracket and nuts for installation before being tightened at 9 nm (80 inch lbs.) before installation completes. Fasten the torx head shift lever screw with 20 nm torque while rolling the seal over the screw before putting back the lower column trim cover with its 2 torx head screws tightened to 3.5 nm (31 inch lbs.).

The first step involves removing trim covers before rolling back the shift lever seal to access its torx(r) head screw. After screw removal proceed with the replacement. You should remove the knee bolster and its attached nuts that work with the knee bolster deflector bracket. To remove the Steering Column proceed with removing the wire harness retaining clip to protect the wire harness while disconnecting the wiring harness retaining pin from the instrument panel. To begin the procedure start by opening the harness insulation after detaching the wire straps and disconnect the electrical wires from the connector while also pulling out the shift lever. Shift lever installation begins by attaching the lever followed by connecting its electrical shifter connector. The harness integrating pin should be placed back into the instrument panel while the wire straps get reattached to the harness. Position the knee bolster deflector bracket in place before installing its nuts and when complete tighten them to 9 nm (80 inch lbs.). After that, mount the knee bolster. Secure the torx(r) head shift lever screw at 20 nm (15 ft. Lbs.) torque and then proceed to route the seal over the screw before fastening 2 torx(r) head screws into the lower column trim cover to complete the installation of trim covers.

You must expose the TORX head shift lever screw by rolling back the seal before you can remove this screw for shifting lever replacement. The shift lever can be removed after unscrewing the TORX head shift lever screw. Position the new shift lever and fasten it with the TORX head shift lever screw while tightening it to 20 Nm. The last step involves placing the seal over the TORX head shift lever screw.

The first step for replacing the shift lever with the tow/haul switch involves removing both torx(R) head screws that secure the lower column trim cover and then removing that cover. You should expose the torx(R) head shift lever screw by rolling back the seal on the shift lever before removing the screw. The removal process starts with unfastening the knee bolster and its associated nuts from the knee bolster deflector bracket. The wire harness retaining clip needs removal when the steering column comes off to prevent damage to the wire harness and its proper reinstallation is required after completion. First disconnect the wiring harness retaining pin found in the instrument panel before removing wire straps and unfastening the harness insulation to reach electrical wiring. Remove the shift lever after disconnecting the electrical wiring from its connector. The first step for installation involves attaching the shift lever before connecting the shifter electrical connector. Reinstall the wire straps onto the harness before implementing the harness retaining pin back into the instrument panel. The installation of knee bolster deflector bracket requires nuts tightened to 9 nm (80 inch lbs.) while knee bolster receives installation after the deflector bracket. Fasten the torx(R) head shift lever screw with a torque of 1.5 nm (13 inch lbs.). After screw tightening, apply the seal by rolling it onto the screw. Secure the lower column trim cover by applying 2 torx(R) head screws that should be tightened to 3.5 nm (31 inch lbs.).

The first step for replacing the shift lever with the tow/haul switch involves removing both torx(R) head screws that secure the lower column trim cover and then removing that cover. You should expose the torx(R) head shift lever screw by rolling back the seal on the shift lever before removing the screw. The removal process starts with unfastening the knee bolster and its associated nuts from the knee bolster deflector bracket. The wire harness retaining clip needs removal when the steering column comes off to prevent damage to the wire harness and its proper reinstallation is required after completion. First disconnect the wiring harness retaining pin found in the instrument panel before removing wire straps and unfastening the harness insulation to reach electrical wiring. Remove the shift lever after disconnecting the electrical wiring from its connector. The first step for installation involves attaching the shift lever before connecting the shifter electrical connector. Reinstall the wire straps onto the harness before implementing the harness retaining pin back into the instrument panel. The installation of knee bolster deflector bracket requires nuts tightened to 9 nm (80 inch lbs.) while knee bolster receives installation after the deflector bracket. Fasten the torx(R) head shift lever screw with a torque of 1.5 nm (13 inch lbs.). After screw tightening, apply the seal by rolling it onto the screw. Secure the lower column trim cover by applying 2 torx(R) head screws that should be tightened to 3.5 nm (31 inch lbs.).

Begin the shift lever replacement by first taking off the steering column shroud followed by moving the shift lever seal backward until the shift lever bolt becomes visible. Detach electrical connectors first while using the appropriate tool to remove the shift lever bolt and extract the shift lever . Installation of the shift lever starts with proper fitting of the component followed by observance of the Fastener Notice. Install the shift lever bolt followed by tightening it to 20 N.m (15 lb ft). Return electrical connectors but reposition the shift lever seal while completing the process by installing the steering column shroud.

The first step involves removing trim covers before rolling back the shift lever seal to access its torx(r) head screw. After screw removal proceed with the replacement. You should remove the knee bolster and its attached nuts that work with the knee bolster deflector bracket. To remove the Steering Column proceed with removing the wire harness retaining clip to protect the wire harness while disconnecting the wiring harness retaining pin from the instrument panel. To begin the procedure start by opening the harness insulation after detaching the wire straps and disconnect the electrical wires from the connector while also pulling out the shift lever. Shift lever installation begins by attaching the lever followed by connecting its electrical shifter connector. The harness integrating pin should be placed back into the instrument panel while the wire straps get reattached to the harness. Position the knee bolster deflector bracket in place before installing its nuts and when complete tighten them to 9 nm (80 inch lbs.). After that, mount the knee bolster. Secure the torx(r) head shift lever screw at 20 nm (15 ft. Lbs.) torque and then proceed to route the seal over the screw before fastening 2 torx(r) head screws into the lower column trim cover to complete the installation of trim covers.

Next, take off the knee bolster and the nuts from the knee bolster deflector bracket.