M99 - Automatic Transmission

Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Position the steering column shift lever to the park position.
2. Remove the instrument panel knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement (Except Cadillac) Knee Bolster Replacement (Cadillac) .
3. Remove the driver seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket (without HP2) Front Seat Replacement - Bucket (with HP2) .
4. Pull back the carpet and insulation around the driver area.
5. Remove the retainer securing the cable to the steering column.




6. Remove the cable end from the steering column ball stud.
7. Depress the tangs and remove the cable from the steering column bracket.





Important: Avoid unnecessary twisting/bending of the range selector cable when removing the cable from the support.


8. Remove the range selector cable from the support.




9. Remove the cable grommet from the floor panel.
10. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .




11. Remove the clips on the cable from the floor panel reinforcement.
12. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .




13. Remove the range selector lever cable heat shield bolts (1).
14. Remove the range selector lever cable heat shield (2).
15. Ensure the transmission manual shaft is positioned in mechanical park.




16. Disconnect the range selector lever cable (2) from the range select lever.
17. Remove the range selector lever cable retainer (1).
18. Remove the range selector lever cable (2) from the cable bracket.



Installation Procedure

1. Install the transmission range selector cable to the vehicle.
2. Ensure that the transmission manual shaft lever is in the mechanical park position.




3. Install the range selector lever cable (2) to the cable bracket.
4. Install the range selector lever cable retainer (1).
5. Connect the range selector lever cable (2) to the range select lever.




6. Install the range selector lever cable heat shield (2).
7. Install the range selector lever cable heat shield bolts (1).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .



Tighten the bolts to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

8. Lower the vehicle.




9. Install the clips on the cable to the floor panel reinforcement.
10. Lower the vehicle and ensure that the steering column shift lever is still in the park position.




11. Install the cable grommet to the floor panel.





Important: Avoid unnecessary twisting/bending of the range selector cable when installing the cable to the support.


12. Install the range selector cable to the support.




13. Install the cable to the steering column bracket.
14. Ensure the tangs fully engage into the steering column bracket.
15. Install the cable end to the steering column ball stud.




16. Install the retainer securing the cable to the steering column.
17. Position the carpet and insulation around the driver area.
18. Install the driver seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket (without HP2) Front Seat Replacement - Bucket (with HP2) .
19. Install the instrument panel knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement (Except Cadillac) Knee Bolster Replacement (Cadillac) .
20. Test the transmission for proper shift operation.
21. If all of the gear positions cannot be achieved, adjust the cable. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment (Adjustments) .