Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Manual Transmission Shift Lever and Selector Lever Cable Replacement
- Removal Procedure
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- Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement.
- Disconnect the shift lever and selector cable ends (1) from the transmission shift lever and selector levers.
- Pull the cable retainers (2) to release the shift lever and selector cable from the shift lever and selector cable bracket.
- Disconnect the shift lever and selector cables (3) from the shift lever and selector cable bracket.
- Remove the floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement.
- Move the floor carpet in order to get access to the gear shift lever and selector cable grommet (1).
- Remove the grommet nuts (2).
- Lift both cable adjustment retainers (1), one for each cable, to release the shift lever and selector cable.
- Pull the shift lever and selector cable retainers (1) from the transmission control assembly (3)
- Remove the shift lever and selector cable from the shift lever and selector control.
- Pull the shift lever and selector cable assembly through the cowl into the passenger compartment.
- Remove the shift lever and selector cable assembly from the vehicle.
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- Installation Procedure
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- Position the shift lever and selector cable assembly in the vehicle.
- Gently pull the shift lever and selector cable assembly through the cowl into the engine compartment.
- Connect the shift lever and selector cable ends (1) to the transmission shift lever and selector lever.
- Install the shift lever and the selector lever cable (3) to the shift lever and selector lever cable bracket.
- Move the floor carpet in order to get access to the shaft lever and selector lever cable grommet (1).
- Install the grommet nuts and tighten to 9 Y
(80 lb in)
- Connect the shift lever and selector lever cables to the shaft and selector control adjusters (2).
- Install the shift lever and selector lever cable retainers (1) to the transmission control (3).
- Press down and Lock both cable adjustment retainers (1) one for each cable, to adjust the shift lever and selector lever cable.
- Adjust the shift lever and selector lever cables. Refer to Manual Transmission Shift Lever Cable Adjustment.
- Install the floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement.
- Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement.
- Verify correct operation of the transmission control assembly.
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Caution:
Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Caution.
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Manual Transmission Shift Lever and Selector Lever Cable Adjustment
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