OEM 2006 Chevrolet Equinox Shift Cable

2006 Chevrolet Equinox Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the shift cable on 2006 Chevrolet Equinox?

  A: The replacement of a shift control cable requires a fascia retainer remover tool (J 36346). Start the process by setting the parking brake and positioning the shift control range select lever to park (P). You must first detach the shift control cable retainer from its cowl stud position that resides near the Brake Master Cylinder area. Then activate the spring-loaded cover by pulling it back to reveal the adjustment lock on the cable. Hook the cable adjustments lock and elevate it to release the Shift Cable into two segments. After the release use the exposed retaining clip slot to manually extract the transaxle end of the cable. Two operations follow after removing the retaining clip: separate the shift control end from the transaxle end. You should start by removing the console followed by disconnecting the shift control cable from the shift control range select lever pin using a fascia retainer remover before detaching the cable from the shift control by pressing its retainer clip tabs. Start by taking off the grommet and retainer attached to the cowl stud positioned near the generator. Then remove the retaining clips and write down the routing pattern ahead of removing the cable from the vehicle. To detach the cable from the transaxle range switch lever users must use the fascia retainer remover while simultaneously depressing the retainer clip tabs before removing the cable from the bracket while recording the routing. Install the transaxle end cable by placing it according to original routing then connect it first to the bracket before connecting it to the transaxle range switch lever. Install the cable onto the lever pin after placing the shift control in position and positioning the lever at p. Secure your console onto its mounting point while you attach the clamp to the cowl stud by the generator. Then install the retaining snap clips. Ending the installation process requires attaching the retaining clip then pushing the transaxle end into shift control end until clip locks up both levers to park (P) together so the spring can tension cable then secure both halves with cable adjustment lock while putting the spring-loaded cover back then reinstalling the shift control cable retainer onto the cowl stud close to the Brake Master Cylinder before performing shift control cable adjustment.