Cable Re-Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra, 2004 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2004 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Place the steering column shift lever back into the park (P) position.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Ensure that the transmission manual shaft lever is in the park (P) position.
- Pull the white cover (1) back to expose the natural colored lock (2). Under the lock (2), insert a flat bladed screwdriver under the lock ramp located at the top of the lock. The lock will pop up, and the transmission end will move slightly away from the shifter end.
- Push the end of the transmission end (3) inside the shifter end (1) until the blue spring (2) on the transmission end (3) is fully compressed, this will engage the inner wire and lock both wires together.
- Release the transmission end (3) and allow the spring (2) to tension/adjust the cable system.
- Pull the white cover (5) on the shifter end (1) back.
- Push the natural colored lock button (4) down to engage the locking teeth on the transmission end (3).
- Release the white cover (1).
- Verify the white cover (1) conceals the natural colored lock (2).
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT hold the transmission end (1) during this operation, this will result in a mis-adjusted cable.