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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009TRAVERSE FWD V6-3.6LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLESHIFT LINKAGESHIFT CABLESERVICE AND REPAIRRANGE SELECTOR LEVER CABLE REPLACEMENT
2009 Chevrolet Traverse FWD V6-3.6L
Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement
2009 Chevrolet Traverse FWD V6-3.6LSECTION Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement
Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Apply the parking brake and chock the wheels.
2. Remove the floor console left extension panel. Refer to Front Floor Console Extension Panel Replacement - Left Side (Acadia) (Service and Repair)Front Floor Console Extension Panel Replacement - Left Side (Enclave) (Service and Repair)Front Floor Console Extension Panel Replacement - Left Side (OUTLOOK) (Service and Repair)Front Floor Console Extension Panel Replacement - Left Side (Traverse) (Service and Repair).
3. Disconnect the transmission range selector lever cable terminal (1) from the shift lever pin.
4. Release the transmission range selector lever cable retainer (2) and remove the transmission range selector cable from the transmission control lever base.
5. Disconnect the transmission range selector lever cable terminal (3) from the transmission manual shift lever (4).
6. Press the locking tabs inward in order to release the transmission range selector lever cable (1) from the cable bracket (2).
7. Remove the transmission range selector lever cable grommet (5) from the cowl panel.
8. Remove the transmission range selector lever cable from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the transmission range selector lever cable to the vehicle.
2. Install the transmission range selector lever cable grommet (5) to the cowl panel.
3. Install the transmission range selector lever cable (1) to the cable bracket (2).
4. Connect the transmission range selector lever cable terminal (3) to the transmission manual shift lever (4).
5. Install the transmission range selector lever cable to the transmission control lever base. Insure the cable retainer (2) is fully secured to the transmission control lever base.
6. Connect the transmission range selector lever cable terminal (1) to the shift lever pin.
7. Install the floor console left extension panel. Refer to Front Floor Console Extension Panel Replacement - Left Side (Acadia) (Service and Repair)Front Floor Console Extension Panel Replacement - Left Side (Enclave) (Service and Repair)Front Floor Console Extension Panel Replacement - Left Side (OUTLOOK) (Service and Repair)Front Floor Console Extension Panel Replacement - Left Side (Traverse) (Service and Repair).
8. Adjust the automatic transmission range selector lever cable. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment (Adjustments).
9. Release the parking brake.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.