OEM 2006 Buick Rendezvous Shift Cable

2006 Buick Rendezvous Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the automatic transmission shift cable on 2006 Buick Rendezvous?

  A: The first step for replacing a Shift Cable requires the removal of the air cleaner assembly. A flat-bladed tool will detach the Shift Cable retaining clip followed by vehicle elevation. A large flat-bladed tool helps disconnect the cable from the cable lever but pliers must be used to depress retainers before the cable can be removed from the Shift Cable bracket. The knee bolster should be taken off after the vehicle lowers to the ground. To disconnect the transaxle Shift Cable from the floor shift control you need to remove the console trim plate when the vehicle features console shift mechanism. The Shift Cable requires the retaining clip removal for a column shift followed by disconnection of the cable from the column control lever using a flat-bladed tool before cable extraction from the steering column bracket. Pull the cable out from the cowl opening. You must guide the Shift Cable from the engine compartment to pass it through the cowl for installation. To install this cable in vehicles with column shift functionality start by mounting it on the steering column bracket while applying the retaining clip followed by its connection to the column control lever. To install the transaxle Shift Cable for console shift operation you must first attach it to the floor shift control then put back the console trim plate. The knee bolster returns to its original position while the Shift Cable connects to its bracket after which the vehicle should be raised for attaching the cable to the shift lever. Place the retaining clip onto the Shift Cable before you adjust the cable through its movement. Then put back the air cleaner assembly.