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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC2006G6 GTP, 2D COUPE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 107 (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - INTRODUCTION & REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION RANGE SELECTOR CABLE REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, Standard

Removal Procedure

2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Removal Procedure
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CAUTION: Refer to Automatic Transaxle Range Selector Cable Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Remove the air cleaner intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Intake Duct Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.8L.
    2. Fig 1: View Of Automatic Transaxle Range Selector Cable At Wiring Harness Clip
    GM161181Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable from the wiring harness clip or strap.
    3. Fig 2: View Of Transaxle Range Selector Cable & Shift Lever
    GM629690Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable retainer.
    4. Fig 3: Identifying Automatic Transaxle Range Selector Cable To Cable Bracket
    GM629687Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable from the automatic transaxle range selector lever.
  5. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable from the automatic transaxle range selector cable bracket by squeezing tabs on cable.
    6. Fig 4: Installing Automatic Transaxle Range Selector Cable Retainer To Console Shift Control
    GM161221Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. If equipped with a floor console, remove the front floor console. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  7. Pull the carpet back to expose the automatic transaxle range selector cable. Refer to Carpet Replacement - Front in Interior Trim.
  8. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable retainer from the console shift control.
    9. Fig 5: View Of Automatic Transaxle Range Selector Cable At Console Shift Control
    GM161220Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable from the console shift control.
  10. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable from the console shift control bracket.
    11. Fig 6: View Of Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable At Shift Control Lever
    GM161185Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. If equipped with a steering column shift control, remove the left knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement - Left in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  12. Remove the automatic transmission range selector cable from the shift control lever.
    13. Fig 7: View Of Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable At Cowl
    GM161182Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install a piece of mechanics wire to the end of the automatic transmission range selector cable.
  14. Remove the automatic transmission range selector cable through the hole in the cowl.
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