Shift Cable: Installation
- Install the shift cable through the hole in the dash. See Figure
. If equipped with a floor console shift control, see appropriate SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEMS article. Install the shift cable through the console shift control bracket. Install the shift cable to the console shift control.
- Install the shift cable retainer to the console shift control. Install the shift cable to retaining clip(s) or retainer(s) in the passenger compartment. Install the carpet into position. Install the front floor console. See appropriate SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEMS article.
- If equipped with a steering column shift control. Install the shift cable to the shift control lever. See Figure
. Install the steering column filler panel. See appropriate SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEMS article. Properly route and position the shift cable. See Fig 1
. Install the shift cable to the shift cable bracket. See Figure
. Install the shift cable to the Park/Neutral position switch. See Figure
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- Place the transaxle in the Neutral position. Place the shift control in the Neutral position. Connect each cable section to the following before connecting the 2 cable sections.
- Insert the metal end fitting of the shift control cable into the transaxle cable end. See Fig 2
. Use the molded end fittings to push the metal end fitting of the shift control cable and the transaxle cable end together until the metal post snaps into place.
- Depress the adjuster clip once. This mobilizes the adjuster housing toward the transaxle end fitting. Line up the end fittings so they slide together until you feel the parts cam together and lock. Depress the adjuster clip completely. This locks the cable into its adjusted service position.
- Pull the conduit in the opposite direction to assure full system adjustment of the shift cable. The horseshoe clip with the tab is flush when fully engaged. Ensure the conduit is fully engaged.
- The horseshoe clip with the tab is not flush when not fully engaged. Install the shift cable retainer and the wiring harness clip or the wiring harness strap. Adjust the shift cable. On models with 3.4L engine, install the throttle body air inlet duct. On models with 3.8L engine, install air cleaner assembly.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.