Selector Lever Cable Adjustment

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Adjustment 

1. Turn the ignition switch to the KOEO position and apply the parking brake.

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2. Using the diagnostic scan tool select the cable adjustment mode.
3. NOTE: The GSM will alternate flashing D or N and L (if equipped) or S (if equipped) simultaneously.

   Rotate the shifter to the D position.

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4. Remove the retainers and the engine undershield.

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5. Disconnect the selector lever cable from the transmission manual lever.

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6. Position the transmission manual lever in D
   1. Rotate the selector shaft lever clockwise until it stops.
   2. Rotate the selector shaft lever counterclockwise 3 detents.

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7. Unlock the adjuster.
   1. Move the slide to the left.
   2. While holding the slide, position the adjuster lock upward.

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8. Attach the selector lever cable to the transmission manual lever.

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9. Snap the selector lever cable adjuster lock into place.

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10. Install the engine undershield and the retainers.

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11. Choose P on the GSM.

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12. Clear any DTCs.
13. Shift the transmission through the ranges starting in P, then R, then N, then D, then N, then R and then back to P.
14. Check for DTCs.
15. Disconnect the scan tool.
16. Verify that the vehicle starts in P and N only and that the reverse lamps illuminate in R.