OEM 2002 Buick Rendezvous Shift Cable

2002 Buick Rendezvous Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the automatic transmission shift cable on 2002 Buick Rendezvous?

  A: Beginning the replacement of the shift cable requires first removing the throttle body air inlet duct. Begin by taking off the retaining clip from the shift cable with a flat-bladed tool then disconnect the cable from the cable lever with the aid of a large flat-bladed tool. The cable retainers should be compressed by pliers to remove the cable from its bracket at the shift bridge. Next, remove the knee bolster. The shift cable must first be removed from floor shift control after taking off the console trim plate when dealing with vehicles that have this console shift setup. The shift cable removal process starts with removing its retaining clip and using a flat-bladed tool to detach it from the column control lever and complete the removal by extracting it from the steering column bracket. The cable guide for shift selection needs to pass through the cowl area. When installing it is essential to guide the cable through the proper engine compartment parts then pass it through the cowl. The installation of this cable requires attachment to the steering column bracket followed by retaining clip installation and cable connection to the column control lever for column shift vehicles. The shift cable needs connection to the floor shift control prior to reinstalling the console trim plate on console shift vehicles. The procedure ends with reinstalling the throttle body air inlet duct after performing cable installation and adjustment on the shift cable bracket and lever.