Shift Cable Adjustment

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Shift Cable Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire and 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Set the parking brake.
  2. Remove the console.
  3. Lift and unlock the shift cable retainers.
    Fig 1: Unlocking Shift Cable Retainers
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  4. Push the shifter neutral lock clip. Move the shifter slightly in order to center the lock clip.
    Fig 2: Centering Shifter Neutral Lock Clip
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  5. Ensure that the transmission is in neutral.
  6. Press and lock the shift cable retainers.
    Fig 3: Locking Shift Cable Retainers
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  7. Pull the shifter neutral lock clip to its original position.
  8. Install the console.
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