How to replace 06 dts shifter cable

Tiny
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How to replace 06 dts shifter cable
Sunday, January 20th, 2013 AT 5:22 PM

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Tiny
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There are two styles one column and floor shifter I have included the instruction of the replacement of both in the images below with how the adjustment of the cable is done as well.

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Removal Procedure

1. Set the park brake and chock the wheels.

Fig. 36: Identifying Manual Shift Lever & Shift Cable
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

2. Fully lift the retainer from the transaxle range selector cable mechanism.
3. Disconnect the transaxle range selector cable terminal from the transaxle manual shift lever pin (1).
4. Press the locking tabs inward in order to release the transaxle range selector cable (2) from the bracket.
5. Remove the left closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement  Left in Instrument Panel,  Gages and Console.

Fig. 37: View Of Transmission Shift Cable & Linear Shift Assembly
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

6. Disconnect the transaxle range selector cable terminal from the shift lever pin.

Fig. 38: View Of Transmission Shift Cable Clip
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

7. Remove the retainer from the transaxle range selector cable mechanism.

Fig. 39: View Of Transmission Shift Cable & Tabs
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

8. Press the locking tabs (1) inward in order to release the transaxle range selector cable (2) from the bracket.

Fig. 40: View Of Shift Cable & Grommet
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

9. Unplug the shift cable grommet at the cowl panel and remove the shift cable from the vehicle.

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