OEM 2007 Chevrolet Colorado Shift Cable

2007 Chevrolet Colorado Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the Automatic Transmission Range Selector Shift Cable on 2007 Chevrolet Colorado?

  A: Vehicle repair procedures require positioning the Shift Cable to its replacement by selecting the park position followed by vehicle lifting and support installation. The boot section of the cable should be avoided when handling it. A Shift Cable end must be pried away from the lever by inserting a flat bladed tool underneath the Shift Cable end and the shift lever ball stud. Access the retainer of the Shift Cable then position the locking tabs inward to separate from its bracket. Raise the grommet cable from the floor panel while lowering the vehicle descent. Start by removing the left pillar trim panel along with pulling the driver carpet to expose the Shift Cable. Then disconnect the lower dash panel retainer on the Shift Cable. A flat bladed tool should be used to disconnect the Shift Cable from the transmission shift lever ball stud. The tool needs to be inserted between the Shift Cable end and the lever to pry the cable end out. Before removal of the Shift Cable from the vehicle users must detach the retainer and push the locking tabs of the steering column bracket into position. When installing the Shift Cable professionals should feed it downward through the floor panel while seating the cable grommet then guide the cable through the dash mat for attachment to the lower dash panel retainer. The Shift Cable should be installed to the steering column bracket followed by attaching the retainer to the cable. Complete the cable end installation by pushing it onto the ball stud of the shift lever while checking that the pedal allows complete range of motion. Finish by securely repositioning the carpet above. The procedure involves first properly installing the left hinge pillar trim panel then another vehicle lift and placement before connecting the Shift Cable to its bracket while attaching the retainer to the Shift Cable end. To install a new cable, waste the primary lock lockout pin while adjusting the automatic transmission Shift Cable and then lower the vehicle down.