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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1999FORWARD CONTROL 5.7 R, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 65 (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SERVICING)REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONSHIFT CABLEREMOVAL
1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, Automatic
Shift Cable: Removal
1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- On models with 3.4L engine, remove the throttle body air inlet duct. On models with 3.8L engine, remove air cleaner assembly. On all models, remove the shift cable from the wiring harness clip or strap. Remove the shift cable from the Park/Neutral position switch. See Fig 1 .
- Remove the shift cable from the shift cable bracket. See Fig 2 . If equipped with floor console shift control. Remove the front floor console. See appropriate SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEMS article in AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.
- Pull the carpet back to expose the shift cable. Remove the shift cable from retaining clip(s) or retainer(s) in the passenger compartment.
- Remove the shift cable retainer from the console shift control. Remove the shift cable from the console shift control.
- If equipped with a steering column shift control, remove the steering column trim covers. See appropriate SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEMS article in AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. Remove the shift cable from the shift control lever. See Fig 3 . Remove the shift cable through the hole in the dash. See Fig 4 .
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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.