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2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Shift Cable

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Shift Cable
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2003 GMC Envoy XL, 2003 GMC Envoy, and 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Ensure the range selector cable is not restricted.
  2. Ensure the floor shift control is in the Park position.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle.
  4. Disconnect the range selector cable (4) from the range selector lever ball stud (6). See Fig 1 .
  5. Ensure the range selector lever is in the mechanical Park position. (Rotate the range selector lever fully clockwise).
  6. Release the locking tab (2) and slide the secondary lock cover (1) to the side. See Fig 2 .
  7. Carefully squeeze the locking tabs (1) together to disengage the primary lock. See Fig 3 .
  8. Disengage the primary lock. Spring tension will push the end of the cable past the ball stud.
    NOTE: If the cable end is pushed rearward past the ball stud during the adjustment procedure, it must be released and allowed to come forward of the ball stud. The cable end must then be pushed back just enough to be installed to the ball stud.
  9. Push the end of the cable until it is aligned with the ball stud.
  10. Install the cable (4) to the ball stud (6). See Fig 1 .
  11. Seat the primary locking tabs (1). See Fig 3 .
  12. Slide the secondary lock (2) over the primary lock. See Fig 2 .
  13. Lower the vehicle.
  14. Check the vehicle for proper operation.
Fig 1: Identifying Shift Cable Components (At Transmission)
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