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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2003 🢒 ION 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console 🢒 Shift Control Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Apply the parking brake.
  2. Shift the transmission to neutral (N).
  3. Remove the console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.

    4. Object Number: 623628 Size: SH
  4. Lift up the cable retainers.
  5. Disconnect cable ends from the shift control assembly, noting the location for assembly.

    6. Object Number: 880090 Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the cable ends from the transmission shift levers, noting the location for assembly.
  7. Remove the shift cable from the transmission cable bracket.
  8. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  9. Remove the shift cable attachment nut from the underbody.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Remove the left instrument panel closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  12. Position the drivers side front carpet aside. Refer to Floor Panel Carpet Replacement in Interior Trim.

    13. Object Number: 867994 Size: SH
  13. Separate the grommet from the floor pan.
  14. Remove the cable from the vehicle by pulling the cables through the drivers floor opening.

Installation Procedure
  1. Feed the cable assembly through the drivers floor opening.

    2. Object Number: 867994 Size: SH
  2. Install the grommet flush with the floor opening (1).
  3. Install the drivers side front carpet. Refer to Floor Panel Carpet Replacement in Interior Trim.
  4. Install the left instrument panel closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  5. Raise the vehicle.

    6. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  6. Install the shift cable attachment nut to the underbody.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Install the shift cables to the transmission cable bracket.

    9. Object Number: 880090 Size: SH
  9. Connect the shift cable ends to the transmission shift levers as noted during disassembly.
  10. Connect the shift cable to the shift control assembly as noted during disassembly.

    11. Object Number: 873345 Size: SH
  11. Push the shifter neutral lock clip. Move the shifter slightly in order to center the lock clip.
  12. Ensure that the transmission is in neutral.

    13. Object Number: 623628 Size: SH
  13. Press down on the locking tabs.
  14. Pull the shifter neutral lock clip to its original position.
  15. Install the console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.