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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Range Selector Lever Cable Retainer On Steering Column
    GM1774414Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    WARNING:

    The automatic transaxle range selector cable is made out of two cable sections. After initial connection never separate the two metal couplings from one another. Integrity of the connection of the two metal couplings will be lost if separation of the two metal couplings occurs. When servicing the transaxle remove the cable at the automatic transaxle range selector lever and at the automatic transaxle range selector cable bracket. If either section of the cable needs to be replaced, replace both of the cable sections. Loss of connection integrity of the two metal couplings can cause loss of transaxle shift control which could result in personal injury.

  1. Position the steering column shift lever to the park position.
  2. Remove the instrument panel knee bolster. Refer to Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Replacement (Chevrolet/GMC)Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Replacement (Cadillac) .
  3. Remove the left front side door sill garnish molding. Refer to Front Side Door Sill Garnish Molding Replacement .
  4. Pull back the carpet and insulation around the driver area.
  5. Remove the retainer securing the cable to the steering column.
    6. Fig 2: Cable, Steering Column Ball Stud And Steering Column Bracket
    GM1774419Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove the cable end from the steering column ball stud.
  7. Depress the tangs and remove the cable from the steering column bracket.
    8. Fig 3: Range Selector Cable
    GM1774421Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Avoid unnecessary twisting/bending of the range selector cable when removing the cable from the support.

  8. Remove the range selector cable from the support.
    9. Fig 4: Cable Grommet And Floor Panel
    GM858974Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the cable grommet from the floor panel.
  10. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
    11. Fig 5: Cable Clips And Floor Panel Reinforcement
    GM394470Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Remove the clips on the cable from the floor panel reinforcement.
  12. Ensure the transmission manual shaft is positioned in mechanical park.
  13. Remove the cable clip on the transfer case, if equipped.
    14. Fig 6: Range Selector Cable And Retainer
    GM4249063Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    DO NOT pry the cable end from the lever ball stud. Replacement of the range selector cable requires a NEW control lever.

  14. Remove the range selector cable (2) and the transmission range selector lever as an assembly.
  15. Remove the retainer (1) that secures the cable to the bracket.
  16. Depress the tangs and remove the cable from the bracket.
  17. Remove the transmission range selector cable from the vehicle.
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