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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2009 🢒 Vibe - FWD 🢒 Transmission 🢒 Manual Transmission - MVC 5 Speed 🢒 Transmission Control Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the front floor console assembly. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement.

    2. Object Number: 2010190 Size: SH
  2. Disconnect the select cable (2) from the shift lever assembly.
  3. Disconnect the shift lever cable (1) from the shift lever assembly.

    4. Object Number: 2010191 Size: SH

    Note: Do not remove the stopper. If it is removed, reinstall it to its original position.

  4. Using a screwdriver, pull out the stopper (2) of the transmission control cable.

    5. Object Number: 2010192 Size: SH

    Note: Do not rotate the nut excessively as it will come off the internal spring and the transmission control cable will not be reusable.

  5. Rotate the nut counterclockwise approximately 180 degrees, while holding the nut in that position, disconnect the transmission control cable from the shift lever retainer.

    6. Object Number: 2010376 Size: SH
  6. Remove the bolts (1-4) and the shift lever assembly.

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2010376 Size: SH
  1. Install the shift lever assembly with the bolts (1-4) and tighten to 12 N·m (9 lb ft).

    2. Object Number: 2010381 Size: MH
  2. Rotate the transmission control cable nut (1) counterclockwise approximately 180 degrees, while holding the nut in that position, push in the stopper until it makes 2 "click" sounds.

    3. Object Number: 2010205 Size: MH
  3. Install the outer part of the transmission control cable to the shift lever retainer, check that the position of the spring is in the proper location (2), and push in the stopper.

    4. If the stopper cannot be pushed in, slightly rotate the nut (3) clockwise and then push in the stopper.


    Object Number: 2010199 Size: SH
  4. Using a screwdriver, pull the lock piece (1) out from the adjuster case.

    5. Object Number: 2010439 Size: SH

    Note: 

       • With the shift lever in Neutral.
       • Make sure that the lock piece (3) is protruding from the adjuster case.

  5. Install the shift lever cable to the shift lever assembly.
  6. Install the select cable to the shift lever assembly.

    7. Note: Securely press in the lock piece until the lock engages.

  7. Press in and lock the lock piece to the adjuster case.
  8. Adjust the transmission shift lever cable.
  9. Install the front floor console assembly. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement.