Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 GMC Sierra, 2008 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2008 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the steering column shift lever to the park position.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the range selector cable heat shield bolts.
- Remove the range selector cable heat shield.
- Ensure the transmission manual shaft is positioned in mechanical park.
- Remove the range selector cable end from the transmission range selector lever stud.
- Remove the retainer securing the range selector cable to the bracket.
- Depress the tangs and remove the cable from the range selector cable bracket.
- Remove the cable clips from the floor panel reinforcement.
- Remove the cable clips (2) from the transfer case, if equipped.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Ensure that the steering column shift lever is still in the park position.
- Pull back the carpet and insulation around the driver's area.
- Remove the instrument panel knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement (with RPO SLT) or Knee Bolster Replacement (without RPO SLT) .
- Remove the retainer securing the cable to the steering column.
- Remove the cable end from the steering column ball stud.
- Depress the tangs and remove the cable from the steering column bracket.
- Remove the range selector cable from the support.
- Remove the cable grommet from the floor panel.
- Remove the cable from the vehicle.
IMPORTANT:
Avoid unnecessary twisting/bending of the range selector cable when removing the cable from the support.