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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 145 (MANUAL TRANSMISSION)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSHIFT CONTROL CABLE REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Removal Procedure

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.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the console.
Lift up on the cable retainers.
Disconnect the cable ends from the shifter.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Cable Ends From Shifter
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Depress the locking tabs and remove the forward cable from the anchor.
Remove the Air Inlet Duct.

Fig 2: Depressing Locking Tabs
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On the transmission end, disconnect the cable from the shift actuator.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Cable From Shift Actuator
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Remove both cables from the underhood cable bracket.
Position aside the passenger front carpet.

Fig 4: Removing Cables From Underhood Cable Bracket
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Remove the right rear floor duct elbow.

Fig 5: Removing Right Rear Floor Duct Elbow
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Separate the grommet from the floor plan.
Pull the cables through the passenger floor opening.

Fig 6: Separating Grommet From Floor Plan
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.