2001 Cadillac DeVille BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Shift Control Assembly (Console Shift): Installation

  1. Install the shifter assembly. Install the shifter fasteners and tighten to 79 INCH lbs. (9 N.m). Insert the shift cable onto the shift control assembly. See Fig 3 .
  2. Connect the A/T shift interlock solenoid wire harness connector. See Fig 1 . Adjust the shift cable as follows:
    1. Place the shifter into the Neutral position.
    2. Loosen the shifter adjuster nut.
    3. Tighten the adjuster nut to 18 ft. lbs. (25 N.m).
  3. Align the front edge of the console trim plate (1). See Fig 5 . Lower the console trim plate into place over the shift handle. Connect the traction control switch electrical connector.
    4. NOTE: Make sure the retainers are aligned properly before attempting to engage the trim plate.
  4. Align the front 2 retainer clips and push forward on the console trim plate in order to engage the front clips. Align the 4 rear trim plate clips with the console, and push firmly into place in order to engage the retainers.
Fig 1: Removing/Installing Traction Control Switch Connector
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