OEM 2009 Chevrolet HHR Shift Cable

2009 Chevrolet HHR Shift Cable Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the Shift Cable in a MU3 - Manual Transmission on 2009 Chevrolet HHR?

  A: The first step of shift control cable replacement in mu3 - manual transmission requires application of parking brake followed by shifting the transmission into 4th gear. Cable retainers should be lifted upwards before disconnecting the ends from the shift control assembly while tracking the reassembly locations. The first step begins by removing the cable ends from the transmission shift levers followed by Shift Cable extraction from the transmission cable bracket and then performing vehicle elevation with support methods. First detach the Shift Cable attachment nut from beneath the vehicle, drop it to the ground before you extract the left instrument panel insulator. Pull the cable through the driver's floor opening after cutting apart the grommet from the Floor Pan and moving aside the driver's side front carpet. To install the cable assembly insert it through the driver's floor opening while setting the grommet to sit flat against the floor opening. The vehicle elevation will follow the reinstallation of the driver's side front carpet together with the left instrument panel insulator. The underbody Shift Cable attachment nut needs installation before lowering the vehicle and connecting shift cables to the transmission cable bracket. Ensure the attachment nut reaches 10 nm (89 lb in). Fasten the ends of shift cables at their proper installation points on the transmission shift levers and shift control assembly just like during the original disassembly. Compression of 4th gear locking tabs requires shift ring pull-up and locking pliers application followed by engaging the 4th gear locking tab on the shift control assembly housing. Start by positioning the transmission in 4th gear followed by applying pressure on the cable retainers before pulling up on the shifter 4th gear lock clip and finish by installing the console.