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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2011MALIBU LTZ, 2.4 1REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 273 (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - 4T65-E - INTRODUCTION (2 OF 2))REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2011 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ, 2.4 1

Installation Procedure

2011 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ, 2.4 1SECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: View of Shifter Assembly
    GM291888Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Spread the console side panels apart and install the shifter assembly.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  2. Install the shifter fasteners.

    Tighten:  Tighten the shifter fasteners to 9 N.m (79 lb in).

  3. Connect the shifter assembly electrical wire harness connector.
    4. Fig 2: View of Park Lock Cable & Shifter
    GM627368Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Insert the park lock cable terminal onto the park lock cam on the shifter.
  5. Slide the park lock cable into the shifter and assure that the cable locking tab is fully engaged.
    6. Fig 3: View Of Lock Release & Transaxle Range Selector Cable
    GM891290Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Snap the shift cable terminal onto the shifter pin.
  7. Insert the shift cable (2) into the shifter base.
  8. Install the shift cable retaining clip (1).
  9. Adjust the shift cable as follows.
    1. Place the shifter into the N (neutral) position.
    2. Loosen the shifter adjuster nut.
    3. Tighten the adjuster nut.

      Tighten:  Tighten the adjuster nut to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  10. Install the console trim plate. Refer to Console Shift Lever Bezel Replacement .
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