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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2006 🢒 ION 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Manual Transmission - Getrag 5 Speed 🢒 Shift Control Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Apply the parking brake.
  2. Shift the transmission to 4th gear.
  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: 1381690 Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the cable ends (1) from the transmission shift levers, noting the location for assembly.
  7. Remove the shift cable (2) 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 (1) 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 (1) flush with the floor opening.
  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 (2) to the transmission cable bracket.

    9. Object Number: 1381690 Size: SH
  9. Connect the shift cable ends (1) to the transmission shift levers as noted during disassembly.
  10. Connect the shift cable to the shift control assembly as noted during disassembly.

    11. Important: Care must be taken when releasing the 4th gear locking tab. The shifter ring must be pulled upwards to allow 4th gear locking tab to fully release. Excessive clamping force may damage plastic shift control assembly components.


    Object Number: 1390787 Size: SH
  11. Release the shift control assembly 4th gear locking tab. Pull up on the shifter ring, install locking pliers as shown and rotate the pliers upward to compress the tabs and release the 4th gear locking tab.

    12. Object Number: 1547405 Size: SH
  12. Engage the 4th gear locking tab on the shift control assembly housing.

    13. Object Number: 1547395 Size: SH
  13. Ensure that the transmission is in 4th gear.

    14. Object Number: 623628 Size: SH
  14. Press down on the cable retainers.

    15. Object Number: 1547398 Size: SH
  15. Pull the shifter 4th gear lock clip to its original position. Ensure the 4th gear locking tab retainers are fully engaged in the shifter ring.
  16. Install the console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.