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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2005OPTRA5 BASE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - ZF 4HP 16 - INTRODUCTION AND MECHANICAL REPAIRREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSGEARSHIFT CONTROL LEVER REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE

2005 Chevrolet Optra5 Base, Standard

Installation Procedure

2005 Chevrolet Optra5 Base, StandardSECTION Installation Procedure

Fig 1: View Of Gearshift Housing Bolts And Nuts

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Install the shift control assembly.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the bolts and the nuts holding the shift control assembly to the floor panel.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts and the nuts to 8 N.m (71 lb in) .

Fig 2: View Of Shift Control Cable Adjuster, Bracket And Pinch Nut

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Install the shift control cable onto the bracket.
Install the adjuster pinch nut to the cable.
Tighten: Tighten the pinch nut to 8 N.m (71 lb in) .

Fig 3: Identifying Gearshift Control Electrical Connectors

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Connect the electrical switch connectors.
Install the floor console. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
Connect the negative battery cable.

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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.