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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2009 🢒 Vibe - FWD 🢒 Transmission 🢒 Manual Transmission - MVE 5 Speed 🢒 Manual Transmission Shift Lever Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Note: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

  1. Disconnect the cable from negative battery terminal. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  2. Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement.
  3. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement.
  4. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement.
  5. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
  6. Remove the oxygen sensor. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Sensor 2.
  7. Remove the front exhaust pipe assembly. Refer to Front Pipe Replacement.

    8. Object Number: 2010189 Size: SH
  8. Remove the nuts (1-3) and remove the No. 1 front floor heat shield.
  9. Remove the front floor assembly. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement

    10. Object Number: 2010190 Size: SH
  10. Disconnect the shift lever cables (1, 2) from the shift lever assembly.

    11. Object Number: 2010191 Size: SH

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

  11. Using a screwdriver, pull out the stopper (2) of the transmission shift lever.

    12. Object Number: 2010192 Size: SH

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

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

    13. Object Number: 2010193 Size: SH
  13. Remove the clips (2, 3) and disconnect the transmission cables from the cable bracket.
  14. Remove the clips (1, 4) and disconnect the transmission cables from the transaxle.

    15. Object Number: 2010194 Size: SH
  15. Remove the nut (1), and disconnect the transmission shift lever cable assembly.

    16. Object Number: 2010195 Size: SH
  16. Remove the nuts (1, 2) and the transmission cable assembly.

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2010195 Size: SH
  1. Install the transmission shift lever cable assembly with the nuts (1, 2) and tighten to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

    2. Object Number: 2010194 Size: SH
  2. Install the transmission cable assembly with the nut (1) and tighten to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

    3. Object Number: 2010193 Size: SH
  3. Install the transmission cables to the cable bracket with new clips (2, 3).
  4. Install the transmission cables to the transaxle with the clips (1, 4).

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

    6. Object Number: 2010205 Size: MH
  6. Install the outer part of the transmission cable to the shift lever retainer. Check that the position of the spring is in the proper location, and push in the stopper.

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

  7. Using a screwdriver, pull the lock piece out from the adjuster case.

    8. Object Number: 2010439 Size: SH

    Note: With the shift lever in N, make sure that the lock piece is protruding from the adjuster case.

  8. Install the shift cable to the shift lever assembly.

    9. Note: Securely press in the lock piece (3) until the lock engages.

  9. Press in and lock the lock piece to the adjuster case.
  10. Adjust the transmission shift cable. Refer to Manual Transmission Shift Lever Cable Adjustment.
  11. Install the front floor console assembly. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement.

    12. Object Number: 2010189 Size: SH
  12. Install the No. 1 front floor heat shield with the nuts (1-3) and tighten to 6 N·m (53 lb in).
  13. Install the front exhaust pipe assembly. Refer to Front Pipe Replacement.
  14. Install the oxygen sensor. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Sensor 2.
  15. Install the air cleaner assembly.
  16. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement.
  17. Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement.
  18. Install the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement.

    19. Note: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

  19. Connect the cable to the negative battery terminal. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  20. Inspect for an exhaust gas leak.