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
Remove the floor console. Refer to
Front Floor Console Replacement.
Lift upward and disengage (do not remove) both cable lock
adjusters (1) to release the internal cable asse ...
Selector and Shift Lever Cable Bracket Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the battery tray. Refer to
Battery Tray Replacement.
Disconnect the shift lever and selector lever cable
end (1) from the transmissio ...
Other materials:
Loss of Control
Skidding
There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control
systems:
Braking Skid — wheels are not rolling.
Steering or Cornering Skid — too much speed or steering in a curve causes
tires to slip and lose cornering force.
Acceleration Skid — too muc ...
Driver or Passenger Seat Removal and Installation
Driver or Passenger Seat Removal and Installation
Callout
Component Name
Warning: Refer to SIR Warning.
Preliminary Procedures
Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
Disconnect the fr ...
Drum Brake System Description and Operation
System Component Description
The drum brake system consists of the following:
Drum Brake Shoes
Applies mechanical output force, from hydraulic brake wheel cylinders,
to friction surfaces of brake drums.
Brake Drums
Uses mechanical output force applied to fric ...
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