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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Range Selector Cable Routed Through Grommet Hole In Floor Panel
    GM104281Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Feed the steering column end of the range selector cable through the grommet hole in the floor panel.
  2. Lower the vehicle.
    3. Fig 2: View Of Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Components
    GM104280Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Connect the range selector cable end to the steering column shift controller stud ball.
  4. Install the range selector cable to the steering column bracket.
  5. Install the clip that secures the range selector cable to the steering column bracket.
    6. Fig 3: View Of Range Selector Cable End To Transmission Shift Lever
    GM104277Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  7. Install the range selector cable to the transmission bracket.
    • Do not depress the adjustment locking tab located on the range selector cable.

      Ensure that the tab remains positioned OUT.

    • Do not install the range selector cable end to the transmission shift lever stud ball at this time.
    8. Fig 4: Identifying Gear Positions
    GM642260Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Ensure that the transmission is in the mechanical neutral position.
    • Rotate the transmission range selector lever clockwise until it reaches the full clockwise stop position.
    • Move the range selector lever counterclockwise two detents.
    9. Fig 5: View Of Range Selector Cable In A Naturally Routed Position
    GM104282Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Position the range selector cable to assume a natural routing.

    The range selector cable must be free to move 20.0 mm (0.80 in) axially during the adjustment under adjustment spring loads.

  10. Pull the range selector cable end completely forward and release it. (When the cable is pulled completely forward and released, the adjustment spring will position the cable to its most rearward position.)
    11. NOTE: Do not pull the shift lever ball stud forward of the transmission shift lever ball stud during installation. Pulling the shift cable end forward of the transmission shift lever ball stud before installing the shift cable end to the transmission shift lever ball stud will result in a poor adjustment.
  11. Connect the end of the range selector cable to the transmission range selector lever stud ball.
  12. Press the locking tab "IN" in order to retain the adjustment and to secure the cable to the transmission bracket.
  13. If the vehicle is equipped with a transfer case, install the bolt and washer securing clip and the cable to the transfer case.
    14. Fig 6: View Of Range Selector Cable Routed Through Grommet Hole In Floor Panel
    GM104281Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Install the grommet to the hole in the floor panel.
  15. Install the three range selector cable clips to the body.
  16. Lower the vehicle.
  17. Check for proper operation of the range selector cable.
  18. Install the lower half of the steering column trim cover. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  19. Install the drivers side knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement - Left in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  20. Remove the wheel blocks.
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