GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Apply the parking brake.
  2. Shift the transmission into neutral.
  3. Remove the steering column filler panel.
  4. Remove the door sill trim plate.
  5. Remove the cowl side trim panel.
  6. Remove the seat from vehicle.

  7. Object Number: 29975  Size: SH
  8. Remove the retainer securing the shift cable to the steering column.
  9. Important: The removal of the shift cable from the floor shift control is similar to the removal of the shift cable from the column shift control.

  10. Remove the shift cable end from the steering column shift bracket.
  11. Remove the nut securing the shift cable and the clip to the pedal bracket.

  12. Object Number: 42878  Size: SH
  13. Remove the grommet and tape securing the shift cable to floor panel.
  14. Raise and support the vehicle.

  15. Object Number: 42896  Size: SH
  16. Remove the retainer securing the shift cable to the transmission bracket.

  17. Object Number: 42889  Size: SH
  18. Squeeze the retainers while pulling the cable towards the rear of the vehicle.
  19. Remove the shift cable end from the transmission control lever.
  20. Remove the shift cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

  1. Position the shift cable to the vehicle.

  2. Object Number: 42896  Size: SH
  3. Install the retainer securing the shift cable to the transmission bracket.

  4. Object Number: 42889  Size: SH
  5. Squeeze the retainers while pulling the cable towards the rear of the vehicle.
  6. Install the shift cable end to the transmission control lever.

  7. Object Number: 42878  Size: SH
  8. Route the shift cable through the floor panel.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Install the grommet and tape securing the shift cable to the floor panel.

  11. Object Number: 29975  Size: SH
  12. Install the retainer securing the shift cable to the steering column.
  13. Install the shift cable end to the steering column shift bracket.
  14. Install the nut securing the shift cable and the clip to the pedal bracket.
  15. Install the seat to the vehicle.
  16. Install the cowl side trim panel.
  17. Install the door sill trim plate.
  18. Install the door sill trim plate.
  19. Install the steering column filler panel.
  20. Release the parking brake.
  21. Test the transmission for proper operation. Adjust the shift control cable if necessary. Refer toShift Linkage and Adjustment Shift Positions