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Installation Procedure

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  1. Ensure that the transmission manual shaft lever is in the mechanical park position.
  2. Align and install the cable to the bracket.
  3. Install the range selector cable end (2) to the transmission range selector lever ball stud (1).
  4. Install the cable clip on the transfer case, if equipped.
    Fig 1: Installing Range Selector Cable End To Transmission Range Selector Lever Ball Stud
    G02112196Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the retainer that secures the cable to the bracket.
    Fig 2: Installing Retainer That Secures Cable To Bracket
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  6. Install the clips on the cable to the floor panel reinforcement.
  7. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 3: Installing Clips On Cable To Floor Panel Reinforcement
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  8. Install the cable grommet to the floor panel.
    Fig 4: Installing Cable Grommet From Floor Panel
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    Important:  Avoid unnecessary twisting/bending of the range selector cable when installing the cable to the support.

  9. Install the range selector cable to the support.
    Fig 5: Installing Range Selector Cable To Support
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    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  10. Install the bolt securing the cable support to the brace.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    Fig 6: Installing Bolt Securing Cable Support To Brace
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  11. Install the cable to the steering column bracket.
  12. Ensure the tangs fully seat (snap) into the steering column bracket.
  13. Install the cable end to the steering column ball stud.
    Fig 7: Installing Cable End To Steering Column Ball Stud
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  14. Install the retainer securing the cable to the steering column.
  15. Position the carpet and insulation around the driver's area.
  16. Install the driver's seat. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT - FRONT BUCKET in Seats.
  17. Install the instrument panel knee bolster. Refer to KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  18. Test the transmission for proper shift operation.
  19. If all of the gear positions cannot be achieved, adjust the cable. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION RANGE SELECTOR CABLE ADJUSTMENT  .
    Fig 8: Installing Retainer Securing Cable To Steering Column
    G02112203Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.