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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 5.0 MREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 47 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SERVICING)REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONSHIFT CABLEREMOVAL

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 M

Shift Cable: Removal

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 MSECTION Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Set the park brake and chock the wheels. Fully lift the retainer from the shift cable mechanism. See Fig 1 .
Disconnect the shift cable terminal from the transaxle manual shift lever pin. See Fig 2 . Press the locking tabs inward in order to release the shift cable from the bracket.
Remove the left console trim panel. See appropriate SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEMS article in AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. Remove the console trim plate. Remove the shift cable from the shift lever pin. Pull the lock release and remove the transaxle range selector cable (1) from the console. See Fig 3 .
Remove the cable from the vehicle. See Fig 4 . Remove the shift cable through the hole in the cowl.

Fig 1: Removing & Installing Shift Cable Retainer At Transaxle

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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.