Assembling Cable

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 GMC Canyon and 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Cable Assembly

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Install the cable retaining clip (2).
Push the transaxle end of the range selector cable (4) into the shift control end of the range selector cable (1) until the cable retaining clip (5) is fully locked into the range selector cable groove (3).
Ensure that the shift control lever and the transaxle range select lever are both in the park (P) position.

Fig 2: View Of Cable Adjustment Lock & Shift Cable Ends

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Ensure the transaxle cable end (4) is not being held and that the spring is allowed to tension the cable.
Depress the cable adjustment lock (3) in order to lock both halves of the range selector cable (1, 4).

Fig 3: View Of Spring Loaded Cover

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Release the spring loaded cover (2) allowing it to cover the cable adjustment lock.
Adjust the automatic transmission range selector cable. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment (5.3L) or Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment (2.9L and 3.7L) .
Lower the vehicle.