Adjustment Procedure

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.

Ensure that the shift control is in the park (P) position.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Ensure that the range selector cable is not restricted.

Fig 1: View Of White Plastic Cover On Center Connector

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Pull back the plastic cover (1) on the center connector.

Fig 2: Locating Lock Button Center Tabs

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Pull up on the center tabs of the lock button (2).

Fig 3: Shift Cable Components

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IMPORTANT: This step must be performed correctly to avoid a misadjusted cable. Do not grasp the shift cable end (2) during this procedure.

Release the shift cable end (2) and allow the spring to tension/adjust the shift cable system.
Pull the cover (3) on the shift cable end (1) back.

Fig 4: Engaging Locking Teeth On Shift Cable End

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Push the lock button (2) down to engage the locking teeth on the shift cable end (1).

Fig 5: Locating White Cover

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Release the cover (1).

Fig 6: View Of White Cover & Natural Colored Lock

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Verify the cover (1) conceals the lock (2).
If the cover (1) does not conceal the lock (2), the shift cable must be readjusted.
Lower the vehicle.
Check the vehicle for proper operation.