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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Identifying Shift Control Cable
    GM1672401Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position and install the shift control cable (2) to the driveline tunnel bracket.
    1. Slide the smaller diameter portion of the shift cable into the slot in the driveline tunnel bracket.
    2. Push the shift cable retaining tabs through the hole in the bracket to lock the cable in place.
    3. Insert the shift cable retaining staple clip between the shift cable retaining tabs.

      Press the staple clip firmly to secure.

  2. CAREFULLY secure the shift control cable end (1) to the floor shift control arm stud.
    3. Fig 2: Locating Shift Control Cable End Clip
    GM1672399Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the shift control cable (3) to the shift control cable bracket.
    1. Slide the smaller diameter portion of the cable into the slot in the shift cable bracket.
    2. Push the tabs through the hole in the bracket to lock the cable in place.
    3. Insert the shift cable retaining staple clip (2) between the shift cable retaining tabs.

      Press the staple clip (2) firmly to secure.

  4. CAREFULLY secure the shift control cable end clip (1) to the transmission shift lever stud.
  5. If installing a NEW transmission shift control cable, remove the shipping guard from the adjuster lock.
    6. Fig 3: Locating Shift Control Cable Adjuster Lock
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  6. If installing a NEW transmission shift control cable, depress the shift control cable adjuster lock.
  7. Lower the vehicle. Leave the vehicle on the hoist.
  8. Verify that the shift control cable is operating smoothly:
    1. Firmly apply the parking brake.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON; DO NOT start the engine.
    3. Apply the regular brakes.
    4. Shift from NEUTRAL to FIRST, then shift from FIRST to SECOND, then DRIVE and so on; pause for 1 second in each detent position.

      Take note of an audible sound from the transmission shift lever each time a shift detent is selected.

    5. Shift from PARK directly to FIRST.
    6. Repeat steps 13.4 and 13.5 an additional 2 times.
    7. If any binding is felt during this check, or if no audible sound was produced from the transmission shift lever, inspect the shift control cable for damage (at either end of the cable).
    8. Shift the floor shift control into PARK.
    9. Release the regular brakes.
    10. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
    11. Release the parking brake.
  9. Raise and support the vehicle.
  10. Install the driveline tunnel closeout panel.
    11. CAUTION: Refer to Road Test Caution .
  11. Test drive the vehicle in an area with little traffic; ensure that the transmission will shift smoothly into, and maintain each detent position.
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