Shift Control Cable

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Am and 2002 Oldsmobile Alero. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Misadjusted shift linkage could cause transaxle clutch and/or band failure.

Set the parking brake. Remove the console. See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION in appropriate SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEMS article in AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.
Lift and unlock the shift cable retainers. See Fig 1 .
Push the shifter neutral lock clip. See Fig 2 . Move the shifter slightly in order to center the lock clip.
Ensure the transaxle is in Neutral. Press and lock the shift cable retainers. See Fig 3 .
Pull the shifter neutral lock clip to its original position. See Fig 1 . Install the console. See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION in appropriate SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEMS article in AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.

Fig 1: Unlocking Shift Cable Retainers

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Fig 2: Centering Shifter Into Neutral Lock Position

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Fig 3: Pressing Shift Cable Locking Retainers

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