Shift Cable: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE





1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Remove the console. Refer to Console Replacement (Chevrolet) or Console Replacement (Pontiac) in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.
3. Disconnect the cable ends from the shifter.





4. Remove the forward cable from the anchor.





5. Remove the reverse cable from the anchor.





6. On the transmission end, disconnect the forward cable end from the shift actuator.





7. Disconnect the reverse cable from the shift actuator.





8. Remove both cables from the underhood cable bracket.
9. Position aside the passenger front carpet. Refer to Carpet Replacement - Front in Interior Trim.





10. Remove the rear floor duct elbow.





11. Separate the grommet from the floor plan.
12. Pull the cables through the passenger floor opening.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Feed the cable assembly through the passenger floor pan opening.





2. Install the grommet flush with the floor opening.





3. Install the rear floor right side elbow duct.
4. Position and install the passenger side carpet.





5. Install the cables into the underhood bracket.





6. Connect the reverse cable to the shift actuator.





7. Connect the forward cable to the sift actuator.





8. Install the reverse cable to the anchor.





9. Install the forward cable to the anchor.





10. Connect the cables to the shifter.
11. Install the console. Refer to Console Replacement (Chevrolet) or Console Replacement (Pontiac) in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.
12. Connect the battery.