OEM 2008 Chevrolet Colorado Shift Cable

2008 Chevrolet Colorado Shift Cable Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the shift cable on 2008 Chevrolet Colorado?

  A: It is essential to position the vehicle in park mode before lifting and supporting it to replace the Shift Cable. Resistance should not be applied to the cable boot. A flat bladed tool should be used to disconnect the Shift Cable from the transmission range selector lever ball stud by separating the Shift Cable end from the range selector lever. Detach the retainer from the Shift Cable and press its locking tabs to break free from the bracket. Press the cable grommet through the floor panel until it reaches the bottom before dropping the car. Dismantle the left hinge pillar trim and raise the driver's side carpet to reach the Shift Cable before disconnecting its retainer from the dash panel. A flat bladed tool inserted between the cable end and the lever can separate the end from the ball stud of the transmission range selector lever. First separate the retainer from the Shift Cable. Afterwards push the locking tabs on the retainer toward each other to let it detach itself from the steering column bracket. Extract the Shift Cable from the entire vehicle body. The procedure begins by passing the Shift Cable downward through the floor panel until it seats properly within the cable grommet. The installation process continues by guiding the cable through the dash mat to connect its retainer at the lower dash panel. Lay the Shift Cable into the steering column bracket while installing the retainer onto the cable itself. To conclude the installation put the cable end onto the range selector lever ball stud and check if it is secure followed by carpet repositioning and testing the pedal motion. You should raise and support the vehicle before installing the left hinge pillar trim panel and then you must mount the Shift Cable on the bracket followed by attaching the retainer to the cable. When a new cable replacement occurs you should first discard the primary lockout pin and then adjust the automatic transmission Shift Cable before the vehicle descent.