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Removal Procedure

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    WARNING: 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.
  1. Position the steering column shift lever to the park position.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Fig 1: Clips On Cable & Floor Panel Reinforcement
    GM858969Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the clips on the cable from the floor panel reinforcement.
  5. Fig 2: View Of Retainer Securing Cable To Bracket
    GM858985Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Ensure the transmission manual shaft is positioned in mechanical park.
  7. Remove the retainer that secures the cable to the bracket.
  8. Fig 3: View Of Range Selector Cable End At Transmission Range Selector Lever Ball Stud
    GM738167Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the cable clip on the transfer case, if equipped.
  10. Remove the range selector cable end (2) from the transmission range selector lever ball stud (1).
  11. Depress the tangs and remove the cable from the bracket.
  12. Lower the vehicle.
  13. Ensure that the steering column shift lever is still in the park position.
  14. Remove the drivers seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  15. Pull back the carpet and insulation around the driver's area.
  16. Remove the instrument panel knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement (With SLT) or Knee Bolster Replacement (Without SLT) .
  17. Fig 4: View Of Steering Cable Retainer On Steering Column
    GM1774414Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Remove the retainer securing the cable to the steering column.
  19. Fig 5: View Of Cable, Steering Column Ball Stud & Steering Column Bracket
    GM1774419Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Remove the cable end from the steering column ball stud.
  21. Depress the tangs and remove the cable from the steering column bracket.
  22. Fig 6: View Of Range Selector Cable
    GM1774421Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Avoid unnecessary twisting/bending of the range selector cable when removing the cable from the support.
  23. Remove the range selector cable from the support.
  24. Fig 7: Cable Grommet & Floor Panel
    GM858974Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  25. Remove the cable grommet from the floor panel.
  26. Remove the cable from the vehicle.