GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Equinox 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Set the parking brake.
  2. Ensure that the shift control range select lever is in the park (P) position.
  3. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.

    4. Object Number: 1949985 Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the shift control cable (1) from the transmission range selector lever.
  5. Depress the range selector cable retainer clip tabs (2) and remove the range selector cable from the range selector cable bracket.
  6. Remove the shift control lever knob. Refer to Transmission Control Lever Knob Replacement.
  7. Remove the center trim bezel. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Bezel Replacement.
  8. Remove the console trim plate. Refer to Console Trim Plate Replacement.
  9. Remove the right side console trim panel. Refer to Front Floor Console Side Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side.

    10. Object Number: 1949984 Size: SH
  10. Disconnect the shift control cable (1) from the shift control range select lever pin.
  11. Depress the shift control cable retainer clip tabs and remove the cable (2) from the shift control.

    12. Object Number: 944396 Size: SH
  12. Remove the shift control cable grommet from the cowl.
  13. Note the shift control cable routing and remove the shift control cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Important: Ensure the shift control cable is routed exactly as originally positioned in the vehicle to avoid coming into contact with potential hazards such as hot, sharp, and moving objects.


    Object Number: 944396 Size: SH
  1. Secure the shift control cable grommet by pressing the cable into the pass-thru hole in the cowl.
  2. Ensure that the shift control range select lever is in the park (P) position.

    3. Object Number: 1949984 Size: SH
  3. Install the shift control cable (2) to the shift control.
  4. Install the shift control cable (1) onto the shift control range select lever pin.
  5. Install the right side console trim panel. Refer to Front Floor Console Side Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side.
  6. Install the console trim plate. Refer to Console Trim Plate Replacement.
  7. Install the center trim bezel. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Bezel Replacement.
  8. Install the shift control lever knob. Refer to Transmission Control Lever Knob Replacement.

    9. Object Number: 1949985 Size: SH
  9. Install the shift control cable (2) to the range selector cable bracket. Ensure the range selector cable retaining tabs fully engage the range selector cable bracket.
  10. Connect the range selector cable (1) to the transmission range selector lever.
  11. Adjust the range selector cable. Refer to Shift Control Cable Adjustment.
  12. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
  13. Release the parking brake.