Your right, it's part of the shifter assembly. Mine fell out as well but I had the dealership replace it since the truck is still under warranty.

 

That part have been falling out since 04 and they still cant make it better.
I knew exactly what was posted before I even opened this thread

 

figures! lol! it's an 05'!!

do you have to remove dash panels to reinstall it?

or is it even necessary? the only difference seems to be the lack of the noticable "click" when moving the selector.

 

Mine fell out and hit me on the foot as well. I'm not gonna worry about it.

 

anybody know if this is a NECESSARY part??????

 

If this thing is necessary, does anyone know how to put it back in?

Fortunately, mine is still attached, but asking just in case it does decide to move to the floor board.

 

I would have to say yes, U dont want further damage to the other components over time.

 

I have an 05 and mine has never fallen out, but if it does I'll know what it is now.

 

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ok, climbed under there this morning. it does NOT seem to be a necessary part. the only thing that touches it is a flat metal peice that rides on the edge and prvides that "click" sound when shifting the selector.

I didn't have my swivel socket with me, so I couldn't get a screw driver in there to tighten the screws on it. i think i can do it with out removing the lower dash panel and metal plate, but i'm not posititve.

also, it's funny, if they just had the screw mounts turned the other way, it wouldn't be able to come out even with loose screws. the way it is now, it slides right out when the screws loosen slightly.