Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Set the park brake and chock the wheels.
Fully lift the retainer from the transaxle range selector cable mechanism.
Disconnect the transaxle range selector cable terminal from the transaxle manual shift lever pin (1).
Press the locking tabs inward in order to release the transaxle range selector cable (2) from the bracket.
Remove the left closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .

Fig 1: View Of Transmission Shift Cable & Linear Shift Assembly

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Disconnect the transaxle range selector cable terminal from the shift lever pin.

Fig 2: View Of Transmission Shift Cable Clip

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Remove the retainer from the transaxle range selector cable mechanism.

Fig 3: View Of Transmission Shift Cable & Tabs

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Press the locking tabs (1) inward in order to release the transaxle range selector cable (2) from the bracket.

Fig 4: View Of Shift Cable & Grommet

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Unplug the shift cable grommet at the cowl panel and remove the shift cable from the vehicle.