Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Buick Lucerne. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Set the park brake and chock the wheels.

Fig 1: Identifying Manual Shift Lever & Shift Cable

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Remove the range selector cable retainer (1).

Fig 2: View Of Transmission Range Selector Cable Terminal

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Disconnect the transmission range selector cable terminal (1) from the transmission manual shift lever pin.
Press the locking tabs inward in order to release the transmission range selector cable (2) from the bracket.
Remove the console trim plate. Refer to Front Floor Console Trim Plate Replacement .

Fig 3: View Of Transaxle Range Selector Cable

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Remove the transmission range selector cable terminal (2) from the shift control pin.
Remove the transmission range selector cable (1) from the shift control base.

Fig 4: View Of Shift Cable & Grommet

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Unplug the shift cable grommet at the cowl panel and remove the shift cable from the vehicle.