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Installation Procedure

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  1. Position the shift lever and selector cable assembly in the vehicle.
  2. Gently pull the shift lever and selector cable assembly through the cowl into the engine compartment.
  3. Fig 1: Selector Level Cable Components
    GM2512882Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Connect the shift lever and selector cable ends (1) to the transmission shift lever and selector lever.
  5. Install the shift lever and the selector lever cable (3) to the shift lever and selector lever cable bracket.
  6. Fig 2: Shift Lever & Selector Lever Cable Grommet & Fasteners
    GM2510324Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Move the floor carpet in order to get access to the shaft lever and selector lever cable grommet (1).
  8. Install the grommet nuts and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in)
  9. Fig 3: Shift Lever & Selector Lever Cable Retainers & Transmission Control Assembly
    GM2504879Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Connect the shift lever and selector lever cables to the shaft and selector control adjusters (2).
  11. Install the shift lever and selector lever cable retainers (1) to the transmission control (3).
  12. Fig 4: Cable Adjustment Retainers
    GM2505111Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Press down and Lock both cable adjustment retainers (1) one for each cable, to adjust the shift lever and selector lever cable.
  14. Adjust the shift lever and selector lever cables. Refer to Manual Transmission Shift Lever Cable Adjustment .
  15. Install the floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .
  16. Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
  17. Verify correct operation of the transmission control assembly.