OEM 2005 Chevrolet Equinox Shift Cable

2005 Chevrolet Equinox Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the shift cable on 2005 Chevrolet Equinox?

  A: The task of replacing the shift control cable starts with assembling j 36346 fascia retainer remover tools. Begin the procedure with the parking brake on and shift control range select lever positioned at the park (P) setting. First disconnect the shift control cable retainer where it is located on the cowl stud near the Brake Master Cylinder. After that hoist the spring-loaded cover to reveal the cable adjustment lock. The cable adjustment lock requires lifting to separate both Shift Cable sections and subsequent rotation that needs pulling the transaxle end of the cable for total access to the retaining clip. First remove the shift control end by detaching the retaining clip and then splitting it from the transaxle end. Obtain the shift control end by first removing the console then separating the shift control cable from the shift control range select lever pin with j 36346 while pressing the clip retainer tabs to finally remove the cable from the shift control. Then disconnect the shift control cable grommet from the cowl followed by the retainer at the cowl stud by the generator and the retaining clips from the cowl while documenting the cable path. The process for transaxle end removal relies on j 36346 to detach the cable from the transaxle range switch lever and to depress the retainer clip tabs before removing the cable from its bracket following proper routing documentation. During transaxle end installation route the cable just like it was initially situated to protect from hazards afterward you must connect it to the shift control cable bracket and the transaxle range switch lever. The shift control end installation requires securing the grommet while placing the lever in park (P) before mounting the cable onto the shift control range select lever pin. Reinstall the console while you hook the shift control cable retainer to the cowl stud located near the generator and place retaining clips on the cowl. The procedure finishes with the cable assembly through retaining clip installation followed by pushing the transaxle end into the shift control end until lockup then positioning both levers in park (P). The process continues with spring tensioning the cable to lock both halves using the cable adjustment lock while covering it with the spring-loaded cover and reinstalling the shift control cable retainer at the cowl stud neighboring the Brake Master Cylinder before completing the shift control cable adjustment.