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Installation Procedure

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Important:  Prior to installing the shift cable to the vehicle, ensure that the column shift lever and the transmission control lever are in the mechanical park position. The transmission control lever can be positioned to mechanical park by rotating the control lever clockwise until it reaches its full clockwise position.

  1. Install the shift cable to the vehicle.
  2. Raise the vehicle.
  3. Remove the black shipping tab from the transmission end of the shift cable and discard the tab.
  4. Install the ball stud on the transmission.
    Fig 1: Removing Shipping Tab From Transmission End Of Shift Cable
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  5. Install the shift cable to the transmission bracket.
  6. Install the cable clip.
  7. Install the shift cable end to the transmission shift control lever by pushing the cable end onto the transmission shift control lever stud ball.
  8. Lock the primary lock.
  9. Lock the secondary lock.
    Fig 2: Installing Shift Cable To Transmission Shift Control Lever Stud Ball
    G02424481Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the shift cable clips to the engine brackets.
  11. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 3: Installing Shift Cable Clips
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  12. Install the rubber grommet to the floor panel.

    Important:  Ensure the shift lever is in the Park position.

  13. Install the shift cable to the steering column shift control.
  14. Install the clip securing the shift cable to the steering column bracket.
  15. Install the cable to the shift lever ball stud.
  16. Adjust the shift cable. Refer to Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Adjustment .
  17. Install the knee bolster bracket. Refer to KNEE BOLSTER BRACKET REPLACEMENT - LEFT .
  18. Install the knee bolster trim panel. Refer to KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT - LEFT .
    Fig 4: Installing Shift Cable To Steering Column Shift Control
    G02424483Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.