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Installation Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Caution .
    Fig 1: View Of Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable At Cowl
    GM161182Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the automatic transmission range selector cable through the hole in the cowl.
  2. Remove the mechanics wire from the end of the automatic transmission range selector cable.
    3. Fig 2: View Of Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable At Shift Control Lever
    GM161185Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. If equipped with a steering column shift control, install the automatic transmission range selector cable to the shift control lever.
  4. Install the left knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Replacement .
    5. Fig 3: View Of Automatic Transaxle Range Selector Cable At Console Shift Control
    GM161220Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. If equipped with a floor console shift control, install the automatic transaxle range selector cable to the console shift control bracket.
  6. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable to the console shift control.
    7. Fig 4: View Of Automatic Transaxle Range Selector Cable Retainer At Console Shift Control
    GM161221Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable retainer to the console shift control.
  8. Install the carpet into position. Refer to Front Floor Panel Carpet Replacement .
  9. Install the Front Floor Console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .
    10. Fig 5: Positioning Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable
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  10. Properly route and position the automatic transmission range selector cable.
    11. Fig 6: Identifying Automatic Transaxle Range Selector Cable To Cable Bracket
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  11. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable to the automatic transaxle range selector cable bracket.
  12. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable to the automatic transaxle range selector lever.
    13. Fig 7: View Of Transaxle Range Selector Cable & Shift Lever
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  13. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable retainer.
    14. Fig 8: Connecting Cable Sections
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  14. Place the transaxle in the Neutral position.
  15. Place the shift control in the Neutral position.
  16. Connect each cable section to the following before connecting the two cable sections.
    • Insert the metal end fitting of the shift control cable into the transaxle cable end.
    • 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.
  17. Depress the adjuster clip once. This mobilizes the adjuster housing toward the transaxle end fitting.
  18. Line up the end fittings so they slide together until you feel the parts come together and lock.
    19. Fig 9: Identifying Adjuster Clip
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  19. Depress the adjuster clip completely. This locks the cable into its adjusted service position.
  20. Pull the conduit in the opposite direction to assure full system adjustment of the shift cable.
    21. Fig 10: View Of Fully Engaged Conduit
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    IMPORTANT: The horseshoe clip with the tab is flush when fully engaged.
  21. Ensure the conduit is fully engaged.
    22. Fig 11: View Of Not Fully Engaged Conduit
    GM161179Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. The horseshoe clip with the tab is not flush when not fully engaged.
    23. Fig 12: View Of Automatic Transaxle Range Selector Cable At Wiring Harness Clip
    GM161181Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable to the wiring harness clip or strap.
  24. Adjust the automatic transaxle range selector cable. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment .
  25. Install the air cleaner intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement for the 3.8L engine or Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement for the 3.6L engine.
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