Floor Shift Control Assembly: Installation

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8SECTION Installation
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  1. Spread the console side panels apart and install the shifter assembly. See Fig 2 . Install the shifter fasteners. Tighten the shifter fasteners to 79 INCH lbs. (9 N.m). Connect the shifter backlight wire harness connector. Insert the park lock cable into the park lock cam on the shifter.
  2. Slide the park lock cable into the shifter and ensure the cable locking tab is fully engaged. Connect the shift lock solenoid wire harness connector. Snap the shift cable terminal onto the shifter pin. Fasten the shift cable to the shifter. See Fig 1 . Tighten the shift cable fastener to 18 ft. lbs. (25 N.m).
  3. Adjust the shift cable as follows: place the shifter in the Neutral position. Loosen the shifter adjuster nut. Tighten the adjuster nut. Tighten the adjuster nut to 18 ft. lbs. (25 N.m). Install the console trim plate.
Fig 1: Removing & Installing Shift Control Cable
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