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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2005 🢒 Sunfire 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Manual Transmission - Getrag 5 Speed 🢒 Shift Control 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.
  2. Remove the console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.

    3. Object Number: 623628 Size: SH
  3. Lift up on the cable retainers.
  4. Disconnect the cable ends from the shifter.

    5. Object Number: 623621 Size: SH
  5. Depress the locking tabs and remove the forward cable from the anchor.
  6. Remove the Air Inlet Duct.

    7. Object Number: 621601 Size: SH
  7. On the transmission end, disconnect the cable from the shift actuator.

    8. Object Number: 494730 Size: SH
  8. Remove both cables from the underhood cable bracket.
  9. Position aside the passenger front carpet. Refer to Front Floor Panel Carpet Replacement in Interior Trim.

    10. Object Number: 494662 Size: SH
  10. Remove the right rear floor duct elbow.

    11. Object Number: 494426 Size: SH
  11. Separate the grommet from the floor plan.
  12. Pull the cables through the passenger floor opening.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 494426 Size: SH
  1. Feed the cable assembly through the passenger floor pan opening.

    2. Object Number: 494624 Size: SH
  2. Install the grommet flush with the floor opening.

    3. Object Number: 494662 Size: SH
  3. Install the right rear floor right side elbow duct.
  4. Position and install the passenger side carpet. Refer to Front Floor Panel Carpet Replacement in Interior Trim.

    5. Object Number: 494730 Size: SH
  5. Install the cables into the underhood bracket.

    6. Object Number: 623621 Size: SH
  6. Connect the shift cable to the shift actuator.

    7. Object Number: 623618 Size: SH
  7. Connect the cables to the shifter.

    8. Object Number: 623628 Size: SH
  8. Press down on the locking tabs.
  9. Install the console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  10. Install the Air Cleaner Inlet Duct.
  11. Connect the battery.