GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the throttle body air inlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.8L.

  2. Object Number: 97521  Size: SH
  3. Use a flat-bladed tool in order to remove the retaining clip from the automatic transaxle range selector cable.
  4. Use a large flat-bladed tool in order to remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable from the cable lever.
  5. Use pliers in order to depress the cable retainers.
  6. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable from the automatic transaxle range selector cable bracket.
  7. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.

  8. Object Number: 161141  Size: SH
  9. Remove the retaining clip from the automatic transaxle range selector cable.
  10. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable from the column control lever.

  11. Object Number: 161140  Size: SH
  12. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable from the steering column bracket.
  13. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable through the hole in the cowl.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 161144  Size: SH
  1. Properly route the automatic transaxle range selector cable through the engine compartment.
  2. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable through the cowl.

  3. Object Number: 161140  Size: SH
  4. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable to the steering column bracket.

  5. Object Number: 161141  Size: SH
  6. Install the retaining clip to the automatic transaxle range selector cable.
  7. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable to the column control lever.
  8. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.

  9. Object Number: 368792  Size: SH
  10. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable to the automatic transaxle range selector cable bracket.
  11. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable to the automatic transaxle range selector lever.

  12. Object Number: 97521  Size: SH
  13. Install the retaining clip to the automatic transaxle range selector cable.
  14. Adjust the automatic transaxle range selector cable. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment .
  15. Install the throttle body air inlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.8L.