Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Set the park brake.
{If equipped} Transmission Heat Shield» Remove - Transmission Heat Shield Replacement
Remove the cable retainer bolt (1), then remove the cable retainer.

Fig 1: Cable Retainer Bolt
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Disconnect the transmission range selector lever cable terminal (1) from the transmission manual shift lever pin (6).

Fig 2: Range Selector Lever Cable
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Slide the retainer (4) rearward to release the transmission range selector lever cable from the bracket.
Front Floor Lower Console Replacement » Remove
Remove the grommet and cable assembly from the floor panel.
NOTE: Mark the orientation of the grommet to the floor panel for installation.
Slide the transmission range selector lever cable retainer rearward (1) and remove the transmission range selector cable from the transmission control base.

Fig 3: Transmission Range Selector Lever Cable Retainer
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Disconnect the transmission range selector lever cable terminal (2) from the shift lever pin.
Remove the transmission range selector lever cable from the vehicle.
NOTE: A second generation range selector lever cable has a retaining bracket, the lower front transmission control retaining bolt will need to be removed first to remove the cable.