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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 1999 🢒 Catera 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Automatic Transmission - 4L30-E 🢒 Shift Control Lever Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the console. Refer to Console Replacement - Lower in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.

    2. Object Number: 158381 Size: SH
  2. Remove the rear air duct front support nuts (1).
  3. Remove the console rear support nuts (2).
  4. Remove the supports (4).
  5. Slide the air duct rearward in order to remove.
  6. Disconnect the automatic transmission control electrical connector.
  7. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  8. Remove the shift lever rod from shift lever. Remove the clip and slide rod off of lever.
  9. Lower the vehicle.

    10. Object Number: 158385 Size: SH
  10. Drill out the five rivets (2) attaching the control from the body.
  11. Remove the automatic transmission control (1) from body.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 158387 Size: SH
  1. Install the automatic transmission control (1) to body.
  2. Install the five rivets (2) attaching control to body.
  3. Raise the vehicle.
  4. Install the shift lever rod to shift lever. Slide the rod onto lever and install clip.
  5. Install the electrical connector to automatic transmission control.

    6. Object Number: 158381 Size: SH
  6. Install the rear air duct by sliding forward.
  7. Install the console rear support (4).
  8. Install the rear air duct front support and console rear support and attaching nuts (1, 2).

    9. 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.

    Tighten
    Tighten the air duct front support nuts (1) to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

    Tighten
    Tighten the console rear support and attaching nuts (2) to 4 N·m (35 lb in).

  9. Install the console assembly. . Refer to Console Replacement - Lower in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  10. Adjust the shift lever rod. Refer to Shift Control Linkage Adjustment .