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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Control Cable & Transaxle Range Switch Lever
    GM944436Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Route the control cable through the cable bracket.
    2. Fig 2: Control Cable Retainer Clip Tabs, Cable & Control Cable Bracket
    GM978158Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Secure the cable to the bracket with a new control cable retainer clip. An audible snap will be heard when properly installed.
  3. With the transaxle range switch lever located in N - Neutral, snap the cable end fitting onto the ball stud of the lever. An audible snap will be heard when properly installed.
    4. Fig 3: Cable-To-Steering Gear Assembly & Retaining Clip
    GM944403Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Ensure that the vehicle is properly supported and squarely positioned. To help avoid personal injury when a vehicle is on a hoist, provide additional support for the vehicle on the opposite end from which the components are being removed.
    IMPORTANT: For the VT25-E transaxle, perform steps 4-6.
  4. Position the vehicle on a hoist and raise the vehicle.
  5. Route the cable along the steering gear assembly into the clip and up into the dash panel.
  6. Lower the vehicle.
    7. Fig 4: Control Cable Grommet & Dash Panel
    GM944396Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Secure the control cable grommet by pressing the cable into the pass-thru hole in the dash panel.
    8. Fig 5: Control Assembly In N - Neutral Position
    GM944408Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Make sure the control assembly is in the N - Neutral position.
    9. Fig 6: Installing Park Lock Cable Onto Control Assembly
    GM944208Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Connect the control cable to the control assembly. Secure with a new control cable retainer clip.
  10. Install the control cable onto the control assembly lever.
  11. Adjust the control cable assembly. Refer to Shift Cable Adjustment  procedure in this section.
  12. Install the console. Refer to Console Replacement installation procedure in Body and Accessories.
    13. Fig 7: View Of Battery Tray Bracket Bolts
    GM951487Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the battery tray bracket.
    14. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  14. Position the battery tray bracket and install and tighten the screws.

    Tighten:  Tighten the battery tray bracket screws to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

  15. Install the battery cooling box. Refer to Battery Box Replacement installation procedure in Battery.
    16. Fig 8: View Of Battery
    GM951451Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install the battery.
    1. Insert the battery and install and tighten the battery hold-down screws.

      Tighten:  Tighten the battery hold-down screws to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

    2. Connect the positive battery cable to the battery.

      Tighten:  Tighten the battery terminal bolts to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

    3. Connect the negative battery cable to the battery.

      Tighten:  Tighten the battery terminal bolts to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

    4. Install the battery cooling box cover and install and tighten the screws.

      Tighten:  Tighten the battery cooling box cover screws to 2 N.m (1.5 lb ft).

  17. Program the radio stations.
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