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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2006 🢒 Vibe - FWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 1.8L (LV6) 🢒 Shift Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the gearshift selector assembly. Refer to Gearshift Selector Assembly Replacement .
  3. Remove the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module from the instrument panel. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 818634 Size: SH
  4. Remove the clips (1), then the washers from the shift cables.
  5. Disconnect the shift cable ends from the transaxle.
  6. Remove the shift cable retaining clips (2), then disconnect the cables from the bracket.

    7. Object Number: 846695 Size: SH
  7. Remove the 2 shift cable clamp retaining nuts.
  8. Remove the clamp from the shift cables.

    9. Object Number: 846696 Size: SH
  9. Remove the 2 shift cable grommet retaining bolts.
  10. Remove the shift cables from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the shift cables in the vehicle.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 846696 Size: SH
  2. Install the 2 shift cable grommet retaining bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 5.0 N·m (44 lb in).

  3. Install the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module from the instrument panel. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Replacement .
  4. Install the gearshift selector assembly. Refer to Gearshift Selector Assembly Replacement .

    5. Object Number: 846695 Size: SH
  5. Install the shift cable clamp on the shift cables, then install the 2 retaining nuts.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 5.0 N·m (44 lb in).


    Object Number: 818634 Size: SH
  6. Connect the shift cable ends to the transaxle.
  7. Install the shift cable washers and retaining clips (1).
  8. Install the shift cables into the bracket.
  9. Install the shift cable bracket retaining clips (2).
  10. Connect the negative battery cable.