Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Set the park brake and chock the wheels.


2. Disconnect the transmission range selector lever cable terminal (1) from the transmission manual shift lever pin.
3. Press the locking tabs inward in order to release the transmission range selector lever cable (2) from the cable bracket.
4. Remove the console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement.



5. Disconnect the transmission range selector lever cable terminal (2) from the shift lever pin.
6. Release the transmission range selector lever cable retainer (1) and remove the transmission range selector cable from the transmission control lever base.


7. Move the floor carpet in order to gain access to the gear shift cable grommet (2).
8. Remove the grommet fasteners (1) and the transmission range selector lever cable grommet from the cowl panel.
9. Remove the transmission range selector lever cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the transmission range selector lever cable to the vehicle.


2. Install the transmission range selector lever cable grommet to the cowl panel.

Caution:

Refer to Fastener Caution.

3. Install the grommet fasteners (1) and tighten to 9 Y (80 lb in)

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4. Install the transmission range selector lever cable to the transmission control lever base. Insure the cable retainer (1) is fully secured to the transmission control lever base.
5. Connect the transmission range selector lever cable terminal (2) to the shift lever pin.
6. Install the console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement.



7. Install the transmission range selector lever cable (2) to the cable bracket.
8. Connect the transmission range selector lever cable terminal (1) to the transmission manual shift lever pin.
9. Adjust the automatic transmission range selector lever cable. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment.