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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2001 🢒 Safari - 4WD 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column - Standard 🢒 Shift Lever Replacement - On Vehicle

Removal Procedure

    Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

       • Air bag deployment
       • Personal injury
       • Unnecessary SIR system repairs
    In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:
       • Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.
       • If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
  2. Remove the lower trim cover. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle .
  3. Roll the shift lever boot back until the shift lever mounting screw is exposed.

    4. Object Number: 375322 Size: SH
  4. Remove the shift lever mounting screw.
  5. Remove the shift lever wiring from the retainer clips and tie strap.
  6. Disconnect the shift lever electrical connector.
  7. Remove the shift lever.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the shift lever.
  2. Connect the shift lever electrical connector.
  3. Install the wiring on the retainer clips and new tie straps.

    4. Object Number: 375322 Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  4. Install the shift lever mounting screw.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the shift lever mounting screw to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).

  5. Roll the shift lever boot over the TORX® head screw.
  6. Install the lower column cover. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle .
  7. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.