Select Cable: Removal

Set the vehicle on a lift.

Set the select lever to "N" range.

Disconnect negative cable from battery.

Lift-up the vehicle.

Remove front, center, rear exhaust pipe and muffler. (Saab 9-2X 2.5i Linear)

Remove the center and rear exhaust pipes and muffler. (Saab 9-2X 2.0T Aero)

Remove the heat shield cover. (If equipped)

Fig 1: Removing Heat Shield Cover

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Remove the snap pin and washer from range select lever.

Fig 2: Removing Snap Pin And Washer From Range Select Lever

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Remove the plate assembly from transmission case.

Fig 3: Removing Plate Assembly From Transmission Case

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Disconnect the cable from select lever, and then remove the cable bracket.

Fig 4: Removing Cable Bracket

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Remove the select cable from plate assembly.