Removal Procedure
- Apply the parking brake.
- Position the steering column shift lever to park.
- Remove the instrument panel knee bolster. Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Replacement (Chevrolet / GMC)Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Replacement (Cadillac)
- Remove the clip (3) securing the shift cable to the steering column bracket.
- Remove the shift cable (1) from the steering column shift control (2).
- Pull back the carpet and insulation to gain access to the shift cable pass-through grommet.
- Remove the rubber grommet (1) from the floor panel.
- Raise the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
- Disconnect the shift cable retainers from the under the chassis cab.
- Remove the range selector lever retaining nut (1).
- Remove the range selector cable (2) and the transmission range selector lever as an assembly.
- Remove the locking clip from the cable at the bracket.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the shift cable from the vehicle.
The automatic transaxle range selector cable is made out of two cable sections. After initial connection never separate the two metal couplings from one another. Integrity of the connection of the two metal couplings will be lost if separation of the two metal couplings occurs. When servicing the transaxle remove the cable at the automatic transaxle range selector lever and at the automatic transaxle range selector cable bracket. If either section of the cable needs to be replaced, replace both of the cable sections. Loss of connection integrity of the two metal couplings can cause loss of transaxle shift control which could result in personal injury.
DO NOT pry the cable end from the lever ball stud. Replacement of the range selector lever requires a NEW range selector cable.