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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 243 (MANUAL TRANSMISSION - GETRAG 5 SPEED)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 2004 Pontiac Sunfire and 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the console. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
Lift up on the cable retainers.

Fig 1: View Of Shift Cable Retainers
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Disconnect the cable ends from the shifter.
Depress the locking tabs and remove the forward cable from the anchor.

Fig 2: Identifying Forward Cable Locking Tabs
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Remove the air inlet duct.
On the transmission end, disconnect the cable from the shift actuator.

Fig 3: View Of Shift Actuator
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Remove both cables from the underhood cable bracket.

Fig 4: Locating Shift Control Cable Ends On Underhood Cable Bracket
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Position aside the passenger front carpet. Refer to Carpet Replacement - Front in Interior Trim.
Remove the right rear floor duct elbow.

Fig 5: Identifying 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: View Of Passenger Floor Pan Opening
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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.