GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2001 🢒 Sonoma Pickup - 2WD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Shift Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the front mat and carpet. Refer to Front Floor Mat/Carpet Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console.
  2. Remove the console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console.
  3. Ensure that the transmission is in the mechanical neutral position.

    4. Object Number: 416706 Size: SH
  4. Remove the retainer securing the shift cable to the shift controller.

    5. Object Number: 416704 Size: SH
  5. Remove the tape and grommet on the shift cable from the floor panel.
  6. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

    7. Object Number: 104277 Size: SH
  7. Remove the retainer from the shift cable and transmission bracket.
  8. Remove the shift cable end from the transmission shift lever stud ball.
  9. Remove the cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Ensure that the transmission is in the mechanical neutral position.

    2. Object Number: 104277 Size: SH
  2. Following the shift cable adjustment procedure, install the shift cable end of the shift cable to the transmission shift lever stud ball. Refer to Shift Cable Adjustment .
  3. Install the retainer to the shift cable and transmission bracket.
  4. Feed the shift cable through the floor panel.
  5. Lower the vehicle.

    6. Object Number: 416704 Size: SH
  6. Install the tape and grommet on the shift cable to the floor panel.

    7. Object Number: 416706 Size: SH
  7. Install the retainer securing the shift cable to the shift controller.
  8. Install the console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console.
  9. Install the front mat and carpet. Refer to Front Floor Mat/Carpet Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console.