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Installation Procedure

  1. Insert the cable through the driver's floor opening.
  2. Install the grommet flush with the floor opening.
  3. Install the driver's side front carpet.
    Fig 1: Installing Cable Through Driver's Floor Opening
    G02125309Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Connect the shift cable to the shift control assembly.
  5. Install the console. Refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT - FRONT FLOOR in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
    Fig 2: Connecting Shift Cable To Shift Control Assembly
    G02125310Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Connect the shift cable to the park/neutral position switch.
  7. Install the shift cable to the transmission cable bracket.
  8. Raise the vehicle.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  9. Install the shift cable retaining nut near the exhaust heat shield.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Adjust the shift cable. Refer to Shift Cable Adjustment .
    Fig 3: Installing Shift Cable
    G02125311Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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