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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2001 🢒 Prizm 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Automatic Transmission - 4 Speed-MS7 🢒 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. Refer to Battery Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  2. Remove the shift select cable from the TV cable guide bracket.
  3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

    4. Object Number: 242867 Size: SH
  4. Remove 6 bolts and the left splash shield (1) from the vehicle.

    5. Object Number: 242864 Size: SH
  5. Remove the 1 nut, 1 lock washer, and the shift select cable (1) from the manual lever (2).
  6. Lower the vehicle.

    7. Object Number: 242869 Size: SH
  7. Remove the E-clip (1) and remove the shift select cable (3) from the shift select cable bracket (2).
  8. Remove the 2 bolts and the outer shift select cable grommet retainer from the bulkhead.
  9. Remove the rack and pinion. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement in Front Suspension.
  10. Remove the upper power steering hose.
  11. Remove the heat shield.
  12. Remove the center console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.

    13. Object Number: 428286 Size: SH
  13. Remove the shift select cable  (2) from the manual selector lever.

    14. Object Number: 428269 Size: SH
  14. Remove the shift select cable (1) from the manual selector base (2) .

    15. Object Number: 242868 Size: SH
  15. Remove the carpet retainer from the carpet retaining bracket (1) and pull back the carpet (2) from the floor under the instrument panel compartment.
  16. Remove the powertrain control module (PCM). Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement in Engine Controls.

    17. Object Number: 242873 Size: SH
  17. Remove 2 bolts (1) from the inner shift select cable grommet retainer (2). Remove the shift select cable from the vehicle through passenger compartment side of bulkhead.
  18. Inspect the shift select cable for kinks, fraying, or excessive wear. Replace as necessary.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 242873 Size: SH

    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.

  1. Install the shift select cable into the bulkhead from the passenger compartment side.

    2. Secure with 2 bolts (1) at inner shift select cable grommet retainer (2).

    Tighten
    Tighten the inner shift select cable grommet retainer bolts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

  2. Install the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement in Engine Controls.

    3. Object Number: 242868 Size: SH
  3. Install the carpet (2) to the floor under the I/P compartment. Secure the carpet retaining bracket (1).

    4. Object Number: 428269 Size: SH
  4. Connect the shift select cable (1) into the manual selector base (2).

    5. Object Number: 428286 Size: SH
  5. Connect the shift select cable (2) to manual selector lever. Secure the manual selector lever (1).
  6. Install the center console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement in the Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  7. Install the outer shift select cable grommet retainer to the bulkhead. Secure the shift select cable grommet retainer with 2 bolts.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the outer shift select cable grommet retainer bolts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

  8. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

    9. Object Number: 242869 Size: SH
  9. Install the shift select cable (3) into the shift select cable bracket (2). Secure the shift select cable with the E-clip (1).

    10. Object Number: 242864 Size: SH
  10. Install the shift select cable into the manual lever. Secure the shift select cable with one lock washer and 1 nut. Do NOT tighten fully.
  11. Adjust the shift select cable.
    12. • Rotate the manual lever counterclockwise until it reaches the park position.
    • Rotate the manual lever clockwise 2 detent positions until the manual lever is in the neutral position.
    • Install the shift select cable (1) into the manual lever (2) and secure the shift select cable.
    • Pull the shift select cable taut making sure no deflection exists in the shift select cable.

    Tighten
    Tighten the shift select cable nut (3) to 12 N·m (106 lb in).


    Object Number: 242867 Size: SH
  12. Install the left splash shield to the vehicle. Secure the splash shield (1) with 6 bolts.

    13. Tighten
    Tighten the left splash shield bolts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

  13. Install the heat shield.

    14. Tighten
    Tighten the heat shield bolts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

  14. Install the rack and pinion to the vehicle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement in Front Suspension.
  15. Lower the vehicle.
  16. Install the shift select cable into the TV cable guide bracket.
  17. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  18. With the ignition switch in the LOCK position and the manual selector in the Park position, attempt to manually push the vehicle. Vehicle should not move.
  19. Verify that the vehicle CANNOT be driven in the Neutral position
  20. Verify that the vehicle can be driven in D, 2, and L.
  21. Verify that reverse gear DOES operate in R.