Removal

1. Remove two screws from each side securing console to brackets. (Fig. 12-113)
2. Open console door and remove two screws from bottom of map case.
3. Loosen set screw from bottom right side of handle. assembly, remove button and spring. (Fig. 12-114)
4. Loosen two set screws on the shank of the handle, depress the left button and remove the handle.
5. Lift the rear of the console and shift to the side to disconnect the wiring connector.

REAR COURTESY AND GLOVE BOX LAMP

The lamp assembly is retained to the console body by two screws accessible inside of the glove box. To change either bulb it is necessary to remove the two screws retaining the lamp assembly. (Fig. 12-115) The glove box lamp bulb is the snap-in type and the rear courtesy lamp bulb is the depress and turn type.

To change the rear courtesy lamp lens, it is necessary to remove the two screws retaining the lamp assembly from inside the glove box. Position lamp assembly out of the way to gain access to the lower console rear molding attaching nut and remove the nut. Remove the rear screws retaining side moldings (Fig. 12-116) to rear molding and remove the rear molding. The lens can then be removed by removing the attaching screw.

SHIFT SEAL, INDICATOR, LENS AND INDICATOR HOUSING (Fig. 12-115)

Removal

1. Remove handle assembly.
2. From inside the glove box, remove two screws securing console panel to console body.
3. From the top of the console panel, remove the two retaining screws.
4. Remove the two forward side molding attaching screws from each side.
5. Loosen the console door hinge attaching screws.
6. Spread the console side moldings apart and lift off the console control panel. (Fig. 12-117)
7. Remove the three screws securing the shift indicator housing to the console panel and remove the plate and lens. (Fig. 12-115)
8. The shift lever seal can be replaced after removing the console panel by sliding the seal forward.

TACHOMETER (Synchromesh and Jetaway)

The tachometer can be removed for service by removing the bezel retaining screw located at the rear of the tachometer housing. After removing the attaching screw,- pull the tachometer outward to disconnect the bulb, feed and ground wire.

Before replacing a tachometer, the following tests should be performed:

INOPERATIVE TACHOMETER

1. Check the tachometer ground connection by connecting a jumper wire to a good ground and holding the other end against the tachometer bezel. If the tachometer will now operate, a defective ground is indicated and must be corrected.
2. Check for loose connections or broken wire from the ignition coil to the console. Repair if necessary.
3. Check the tachometer fuse located inside the console by replacing it with a known good fuse. (AGA-2 amp.)
4. If the tachometer is still inoperative, remove it from the console. After removal inspect the connector and ground wire at the back of the tachometer for loose connections. Repair if' necessary.
5. Connect a jumper wire between the terminal of the tachometer and the negative side of the coil. Connect another jumper between the tachometer ground and a good ground on the car. Start the engine and observe tachometer operation. If the tachometer now operates, the trouble is not in the tachometer assembly and Steps I through 3 must be rechecked to locate the trouble.
6. If the tachometer is still inoperative, it must be replaced.

INACCURATE TACHOMETER

If the tachometer is inaccurate, it must be calibrated against a known accurate tachometer, such as one used in engine tune-up work. Calibration is performed as follows:

1. Remove tachometer from console.
2. Remove calibration hole cover (brass plug or tape) from back of tachometer case.
3. Connect jumper wire between the terminal of the tachometer and the negative side of the ignition coil. Connect another jumper between the tachometer ground and a good ground on the car.
4. Start the engine.
5. Accelerate engine to 2000 rpm indication on the tune-up tachometer.
6. Insert a small screwdriver through the hole and into the adjusting slot, turn the screwdriver slowly until the tachometer reading agrees with the tune-up tachometer.
7. Vary engine rpm from idle to 2000 rpm. Electronic tachometer indication should be smooth throughout range of operation and comparable to the test tachometer.
8. Replace the hole cover.
9. Turn off engine, disconnect jumpers and install tachometer. Make sure all connections are tight and electrically secure.

NEUTRAL SAFETY AND BACK-UP LAMP SWITCH

The neutral safety switch mounted inside the console and attached to the shift lever bracket prevents the starting of the car with the transmission in gear. The engine may be started in NEUTRAL or PARK position only.

Adjustment

1. Remove console.
2. Loosen the switch attaching screws.
3. Set shift lever in "D" position within .020" of stop.
4. Position the switch so that a .090" gauge pin can be inserted into the hole as indicated in Fig. 12-118.
5. Tighten the switch retaining screws and remove the gauge pin. Recheck adjustment.

MANUAL LEVER ADJUSTMENT

The manual lever adjustment provides for proper clearance between the neutral detent in the transmission and the stop for the selector lever in the console.

1. Place selector lever in ''D" position.
2. Remove the retainer from the manual rod and disengage rod from the manual lever. (Fig. 12-119)
3. Position manual lever in "D" detent. (Fig. 12-120)
4. Adjust the swivel on the manual rod to free pin, then shorten rod one-half turn.
5. Tighten swivel locknut.
6. Install washers and retainer.

PAD ASSEMBLY (Fig. 12-115)

To replace the pad assembly it is necessary to remove the side moldings and console panel to gain access to the six pad attaching screws.