Shift Cable Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Pontiac G5 Pursuit, 2007 Pontiac G5, and 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Set the parking brake.
Remove the cup holder. Refer to Front Floor Console Cup Holder Replacement .

Fig 1: Identifying Shift Cable Retainers

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Lift and unlock the shift cable retainers.

Fig 2: View Of Shift Shifter Neutral Lock Clip

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Push the shifter neutral lock clip. Move the shifter slightly in order to center the lock clip.
Ensure that the transmission is in neutral.

Fig 3: View Of Shift Cable Retainers

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Press and lock the shift cable retainers.

Fig 4: View Of Shifter Neutral Lock Clip

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Pull the shifter neutral lock clip to its original position.
Install the cup holder. Refer to Front Floor Console Cup Holder Replacement .