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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the cable to the vehicle.
    2. Fig 1: View Of Cable Grommet At Floor Panel
    GM858974Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the cable grommet to the floor panel.
    3. Fig 2: View Of Range Selector Cable
    GM1774421Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Avoid unnecessary twisting/bending of the range selector cable when installing the cable to the support.
  3. Install the range selector cable to the support.
  4. Ensure that the transmission manual shaft lever is in the mechanical park position.
    5. Fig 3: View Of Cable, Steering Column Ball Stud & Steering Column Bracket
    GM1774419Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the cable to the steering column bracket.
  6. Ensure the tangs fully seat (snap) into the steering column bracket.
  7. Install the cable end to the steering column ball stud.
    8. Fig 4: View Of Steering Cable Retainer On Steering Column
    GM1774414Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the retainer securing the cable to the steering column.
  9. Position the carpet and insulation around the driver's area.
  10. Install the instrument panel knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement (with RPO SLT) or Knee Bolster Replacement (without RPO SLT) .
  11. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
    12. Fig 5: Cable Clips & Transfer Case, If Equipped
    GM869202Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the cable clips (2) to the transfer case, if equipped.
    13. Fig 6: View Of Cable Clips At Floor Panel Reinforcement
    GM394470Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the cable clips to the floor panel reinforcement.
    14. Fig 7: Range Selector Cable
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  14. Ensure the transmission manual shaft is positioned in mechanical park.
  15. Install the range selector cable to the range selector cable bracket.
  16. Install the retainer securing the range selector cable to the bracket.
  17. Install the range selector cable end to the transmission range selector lever stud.
    18. Fig 8: Range Selector Cable Heat Shield
    GM1826778Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Install the range selector cable heat shield.
    19. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
    IMPORTANT: Install bolts by hand then mechanically tighten the front bolt first and the rear bolt last. Failure to tighten the bolts in the specified order will result in misalignment of the heat shield.
  19. Install the range selector cable heat shield bolts.

    1. Tighten:  Tighten the front bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    2. Tighten:  Tighten the rear bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  20. Lower the vehicle.
  21. Test the transmission for proper shift operation.
  22. If all of the gear positions cannot be achieved, adjust the cable. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment .
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