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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Control Cable & Transaxle Range Switch Lever
    GM1260948Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Route the control cable through the cable bracket.
    2. Fig 2: Park/Neutral Position Switch Harness Connector
    GM1227185Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Secure the cable to the bracket with a new control cable retainer clip. An audible snap will be heard when properly installed.
  3. With the transaxle range switch lever located in N - Neutral, snap the cable end fitting onto the ball stud of the lever. An audible snap will be heard when properly installed.
    4. Fig 3: Control Cable At Front Of Dash
    GM1230020Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Route the cable and install to front of dash.
    5. Fig 4: Removing/Installing Control Cable Grommet
    GM944396Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Secure the control cable grommet by pressing the cable into the pass-thru hole in the dash panel.
    6. Fig 5: Control Assembly Into Neutral Position
    GM944408Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Make sure the control assembly is in the N - Neutral position.
    7. Fig 6: Control Cable & Control Assembly Lever
    GM1412174Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: The secondary clip is not required for service. Make sure the shiftier cable is fully engaged into the shiftier control.
  7. Connect the control cable to the control assembly. Secure with a new control cable retainer clip.
  8. Install the control cable onto the control assembly lever.
  9. Adjust the control cable assembly.
  10. Install the console. Refer to Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  11. Install the battery tray bracket. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement (L61) or Battery Tray Replacement (L66) in Engine Electrical.
  12. Install the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement in Engine Electrical.
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