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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 244 (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - 4T40-E/4T45-E - INTRODUCTION, SERVICE & REPLACEMENT)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSHIFT CONTROL CABLE REPLACEMENT - FLOOR SHIFTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Installation 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.

Install the cable to the vehicle through the cowl and the carpet.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the cable grommet in the cowl.
Install the range select lever cable at the automatic transmission control.

Fig 1: View Of Range Select Lever Cable
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Install the front floor console. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor in Body - Instrument Panel and Console.
Install the range select lever cable to the cable bracket.

Fig 2: View Of Range Select Lever Cable
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Install the range select lever cable to the selector lever.

Fig 3: Identifying Automatic Transmission Cable & Selector Lever
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Connect the negative battery cable.
Adjust the cable.
1. Place the shift lever in N (Neutral). Rotate the selector shaft clockwise from P (Park) through R (Reverse) into N (Neutral).
2. With the shift control assembly in N (Neutral) lift the cable connector locking clip up.
3. Push the clip on the cable connector until fully seated and flush with cable body.

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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.