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Shift Cable Adjustment for Chevrolet Cobalt 2008

  1. Set the parking brake.
  2. Remove the cup holder. Refer to Front Floor Console Cup Holder Replacement.

  3. Object Number: 651293  Size: SH
  4. Lift and unlock the shift cable retainers.

  5. Object Number: 1390787  Size: SH
  6. Push the shifter 4th gear lock clip. Move the shifter slightly in order to center the lock clip.
  7. Ensure that the transmission is in 4th gear.

  8. Object Number: 646529  Size: SH
  9. Press and lock the shift cable retainers.

  10. Object Number: 1390787  Size: SH
  11. Pull the shifter 4th gear lock clip to its original position.
  12. Install the cup holder. Refer to Front Floor Console Cup Holder Replacement.