6. Raise the console at the rear and disconnect the electrical wire socket located on the console. Pull
the console towards the ear of the vehicle to release the front mounting tabs. Lay the console on its
side and remove the ash tray light socket.
7. Using a 13mm wrench, remove the two hex head bolts that attach the shifter stick to the shifter
mechanism.
8. To remove the lower console, adjust both seats to the rear of the vehicle and fully recline
backward. Parking brake handle must be in a vertical position for removal. To do so, insert a long
screwdriver along the passenger side of the parking brake handle, depress the ratchet pawl and pull
back on handle until it is vertical.
9. Remove the insert from the console by pulling up to release the Velcro fastener. Using a 10 mm
socket, remove the four console mounting screws.
10. Unplug the wiring attached to the cigarette lighter socket and check for any other wiring attached
to console.
11. Lift lower console up in the rear and pull back slightly to disengage the front mounting tab. Pull the
assembly up over the parking brake handle and remove it from the vehicle.
12. Using a 7 m socket, remove the mounting screws that attach the lower shifter boot to the floor
tunnel, remove the boot and set it aside.
13. Using a 13 mm socket, remove the four hex head bolts that fasten the stock shifter assembly to
the transmission. Discard the bolts; new ones are supplied. Lift the shifter assembly straight up and
off. (
Note:
you may have some difficulty in removing the stock shifter from the transmission due to the
adhesive sealant at the factory.)
14. Remove and inspect the plastic cup bushing. Replace it if it’s worn or damaged (This part
available from GM part sources). Reinstall the bushing in the transmission.
BILLET/PLUS SHIFTER INSTALLATION
1. Clean the shifter mounting surface on the transmission and apply RTV or similar sealant provided
between the Billet/Plus shifter mounting base and the transmission.
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2. Install the Billet/Plus Shifter assembly onto the
transmission, making sure that the ball on the stick
bottom fits properly into the plastic cup bushing. (See
Figure 2)
Figure 2
