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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2006 🢒 STS 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Automatic Transmission - 6L80E 🢒 Transmission Control Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 830370 Size: SH

    Important: Many automatic transmission shift control related complaints can be corrected with linkage adjustment. DO NOT replace a shifter assembly without first attempting to correct the condition with the linkage adjustment procedure.

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the nut from the shift control linkage.
  3. Disconnect the shift control linkage rod from the shift control assembly.
  4. Lower the vehicle.

    5. Object Number: 1649672 Size: SH
  5. Remove the console trim plate (1).
  6. Remove the shift control trim plate (2).
  7. Remove the center console assembly. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .

    8. Object Number: 891704 Size: SH
  8. Disconnect the electrical connector from the shift control assembly.
  9. Remove the shift control mounting nuts.
  10. Remove the shift control assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 891704 Size: SH
  1. Install the shift control assembly to the vehicle.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the 4 nuts securing the shift control assembly.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 12 N·m (106 lb in).

  3. Connect the electrical connector to the shift control assembly.

    4. Object Number: 1649672 Size: SH
  4. Install the center console assembly. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .
  5. Install the shift control trim plate (2).
  6. Install the console trim plate (1).
  7. Transfer the shift control knob from the old shifter to the new shifter. Refer to Transmission Control Lever Knob Replacement .

    8. Object Number: 830370 Size: SH
  8. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  9. Install the shift control linkage rod to the shift control assembly.
  10. Install the shift control linkage adjustment nut finger tight.
  11. Adjust the shift control linkage. Refer to Shift Control Linkage Adjustment .