Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 GMC Sierra, 2009 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2009 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the cable to the vehicle.
- Install the cable grommet to the floor panel.
- Install the range selector cable to the support.
- Ensure that the transmission manual shaft lever is in the mechanical park position.
- Install the cable to the steering column bracket.
- Ensure the tangs fully seat (snap) into the steering column bracket.
- Install the cable end to the steering column ball stud.
- Install the retainer securing the cable to the steering column.
- Position the carpet and insulation around the driver's area.
- Install the instrument panel knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement (With RPO SLT) or Knee Bolster Replacement (Without RPO SLT) .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Install the cable clips (2) to the transfer case, if equipped.
- Install the cable clips to the floor panel reinforcement.
- Ensure the transmission manual shaft is positioned in mechanical park.
- Install the range selector cable to the range selector cable bracket.
- Install the retainer securing the range selector cable to the bracket.
- Install the range selector cable end to the transmission range selector lever stud.
- Install the range selector cable heat shield.
- Install the range selector cable heat shield bolts.
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Tighten: Tighten the front bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
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Tighten: Tighten the rear bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
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- Lower the vehicle.
- Test the transmission for proper shift operation.
- If all of the gear positions cannot be achieved, adjust the cable. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment .
NOTE:
Avoid unnecessary twisting/bending of the range selector cable when installing the cable to the support.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution
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NOTE:
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.