Removal Procedure

2007 Pontiac Wave LT, 4D Hatchback, Standard, Y4M/MLMSECTION Removal Procedure
    Fig 1: Select And Shift Cable Pin
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  1. Remove the air hose, air cleaner to throttle body.
  2. Remove the battery.
  3. Remove the transaxle side select and shift control cable pins (1) and the washers (2).
  4. Disconnect the select and shift control cable (3).
  5. Remove the cable E-rings (4).
  6. Disconnect the cables from the cable bracket.
  7. Fig 2: Floor Carpet & Gear Shift Cable
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  8. Remove the floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .
  9. Move the floor carpet in order to gain access to the gear shift cable.
  10. Fig 3: Gear Shift Lever Side Select & Shift Control Cable U-Clip
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  11. Remove the gear shift lever side select and shift control cable U-clip.
  12. Remove the eye ring.
  13. Remove the select control cable E-ring.
  14. Disconnect the select control cable.
  15. Remove the shift control cable pin and cable E-ring.
  16. Remove the shift control cable.
  17. Fig 4: Select & Shift Control Cable Nuts
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  18. Remove the select and shift control cable nuts and pull the cables out in the passenger room.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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