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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1996 🢒 Cavalier 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Automatic Transaxle - 4T40-E 🢒 Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

    2. Object Number: 104483 Size: SH
  2. Remove the automatic transmission range select lever cable from the selector lever.

    3. Object Number: 104487 Size: SH
  3. Remove the range select lever cable from the cable bracket.
  4. Remove the center console.

    5. Object Number: 104480 Size: SH
  5. Remove the range select lever cable from the automatic transmission control.
  6. Remove the cable grommet at the cowl.
  7. Remove the cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the cable to the vehicle through the cowl and the carpet.
  2. Install the cable grommet.
  3. Install the cable grommet bolts in the cowl.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 1.9 N·m (17 lb in).

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.


    Object Number: 104480 Size: SH
  4. Install the range select lever cable at the automatic transmission control.
  5. Install the center console.

    6. Object Number: 104487 Size: SH
  6. Install the range select lever cable to the cable bracket.

    7. Object Number: 104483 Size: SH
  7. Install the range select lever cable to the selector lever.
  8. Connect the negative battery cable.
  9. Adjust the cable.
    10. 9.1. Place the shift lever in N (Neutral). Rotate the selector shaft clockwise from P (Park) through R (Reverse) into N (Neutral).
    9.2. Place the shift control assembly in N (Neutral).
    9.3. Push the tab on the cable adjuster in order to adjust the cable in the cable mounting bracket.