GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2004 🢒 ION 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Manual Transmission - Getrag 5 Speed 🢒 Shift Cable Adjustment
  1. Set the parking brake.
  2. Remove the cup holder. Refer to Front Floor Console Cup Holder Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.

    3. Object Number: 651293 Size: SH
  3. Lift and unlock the shift cable retainers.

    4. Object Number: 1390787 Size: SH
  4. Push the shifter 4th gear lock clip. Move the shifter slightly in order to center the lock clip.
  5. Ensure that the transmission is in 4th gear.

    6. Object Number: 646529 Size: SH
  6. Press and lock the shift cable retainers.

    7. Object Number: 1390787 Size: SH
  7. Pull the shifter 4th gear lock clip to its original position.
  8. Install the cup holder. Refer to Front Floor Console Cup Holder Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.