Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
SYS.OK|MANUAL.DBβ LIVE
HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC2007WAVE LT, 4D HATCHBACK, STANDARD, Y4M/MLMREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSIONMANUAL TRANSAXLE - Y4MREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSHIFT CONTROL CABLE REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2007 Pontiac Wave LT, 4D Hatchback, Standard, Y4M/MLM
Removal Procedure
2007 Pontiac Wave LT, 4D Hatchback, Standard, Y4M/MLMSECTION Removal Procedure
- Remove the air hose, air cleaner to throttle body.
- Remove the battery.
- Remove the transaxle side select and shift control cable pins (1) and the washers (2).
- Disconnect the select and shift control cable (3).
- Remove the cable E-rings (4).
- Disconnect the cables from the cable bracket.
- Remove the floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .
- Move the floor carpet in order to gain access to the gear shift cable.
- Remove the gear shift lever side select and shift control cable U-clip.
- Remove the eye ring.
- Remove the select control cable E-ring.
- Disconnect the select control cable.
- Remove the shift control cable pin and cable E-ring.
- Remove the shift control cable.
- Remove the select and shift control cable nuts and pull the cables out in the passenger room.
CAUTION:
Refer to Batteries Produce Explosive Gases Caution
.
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
Recommended Tools & Savings
Use the Manual With the Right Hardware
Pair factory procedures with proven DIY tools so the instructions are easier to execute.
Affiliate disclosure: We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.