Corvette V8-6.0L VIN U (2005)
64. Grasp the transmission shift rod and pull up to break the masking tape installed earlier to maintain position during installation.
65. Stretch the rubber band, while still installed onto the transmission shift rod, over the rear stud on top of the driveline tunnel to aid in shift control
installation.
66. Install the shift control assembly.
67. Break and remove the rubber band.
68. Install the shift control closeout boot. Ensure the closeout boot fully seats to the shift control lever seal and the base of the shift control assembly
(1).
69. Install the shift control closeout boot retaining nuts.
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Tighten the shift control closeout boot retaining nuts to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).
70. Install the I/P accessory trim plate.
71. Install the shift control boot over the shift control lever.
72. Align the shift control boot to the I/P accessory trim plate opening, then press to lock the boot retaining tabs.
73. Adjust the shape of the boot for appearance, if necessary.
