Removal and Installation

Remove the instrument panel lower finish panel. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .

NOTE: To prevent cable damage, do not apply force to the transmission shift cable assembly between the steering column transmission selector lever arm and the steering column bracket.

Disconnect the transmission shift cable from the steering column.
- Disconnect the transmission shift cable from the transmission selector lever arm and support.
- Carefully lift the two locking tabs and disconnect the transmission shift cable from the steering column bracket.
  
  Fig 1: Disconnecting Transmission Shift Cable From Steering Column
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Remove the cable retaining screw.

Fig 2: Removing Cable Retaining Screw
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Push the rubber grommet and transmission shift cable through the floor panel.

Fig 3: Pushing Rubber Grommet And Transmission Shift Cable Through Floor Panel
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WARNING: The electrical power to the air suspension system must be shut off prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension vehicle. This can be accomplished by turning off the air suspension switch located in the RH kick panel area. Failure to do so can result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, which can result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations.

Put the vehicle in NEUTRAL and position on a hoist.

NOTE: To prevent shift cable damage, do not apply force to the transmission shift cable between the manual control lever and the transmission shift cable bracket.

Remove the transmission shift cable from the automatic transmission.
1. Disconnect the transmission shift cable from the manual control lever.
2. Depress the lock tabs to release the transmission shift cable and disconnect the transmission shift cable from the transmission shift cable bracket.
  
  Fig 4: Disconnecting Transmission Shift Cable From Manual Control Lever
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Remove the shift cable bracket from the transmission (4R70W).
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the bracket.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Shift Cable Bracket From Transmission (4R70W)
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Remove the cable from the cable route assist clip located at the transmission bell housing.

Fig 6: Removing Cable From Cable Route Assist Clip
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CAUTION: Make sure the cable is inserted into the cable route assist clip. Failure to do so can result in exhaust contact.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Adjust the shift cable. For additional information, refer to Fig 7.
  
  Fig 7: Adjusting Shift Cable
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