2003 Saturn L300FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Installation Procedure

  1. Guide the control cable through the pass-through in the dash panel.
    Fig 1: Removing & Installing Shift Control Cable
    GM893234Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Secure the control cable grommet by pressing the cable into the pass-through hole in the dash panel.
  3. Route the control cable through the cable bracket on the powertrain mount, and secure the cable into the bracket.
    Fig 2: Removing & Installing Shift Control Cable From Transaxle Range Switch Lever
    GM893827Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the control cable retaining clip.
  5. Connect the control cable end to the control assembly lever.
    Fig 3: Removing & Installing Shift Control Cable Retaining Clip
    GM893834Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Connect the control cable to the pin on the control assembly.
  7. Secure the control cable into the control assembly by pushing into place.
  8. Install the control cable retaining clip.
  9. Install the console. Refer to Console Replacement .
  10. Adjust the control cable assembly. Refer to Shift Lock Control Cable Replacement .
  11. Enable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in Air Bag Restraint Systems.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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