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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Locating Lever Attaching Lug
    GM1370986Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Turn the new boot inside out, then begin the installation by locating the lever attaching lug (1), inside and against on of the long sides of the boot assembly.
    2. Fig 2: Sliding Boot Opening Over Rounded Section Of Lever Assembly
    GM1370988Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: During the installation process, apply a firm but constant to ease the boot over the lever attaching lug (1) to prevent damage to the boot stitching.
  2. Gradually slide the boot opening over the rounded section (2) of the lever assembly.
    3. Fig 3: Sliding Boot Over Lever End
    GM1370991Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Continue to apply a constant pressure to the boot, sliding the boot over the lever end (1). Pull the boot down past the mounting flange.
  4. Slide the boot into place over the groove in the gear shift lever.
    5. Fig 4: Installing New Retaining Tie Strap
    GM1370992Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install a new retaining tie strap (1) around the boot 5 mm (0.20 in) from the end of the boot and aligns with the groove in the shift lever.
  6. Install the shift control assembly. Refer to Shift Control Assembly Replacement .
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