Chevrolet Trax: Selector and shift lever cable bracket replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .

Fig. 28: Shift Lever And Selector Lever Cable End

2. Disconnect the shift lever and selector lever cable end (1) from the transmission shift lever and selector lever.
3. Pull the cable retainers (2) up while pushing the cable retainers rearward to release the shift lever and selector lever cable from the shift lever and selector lever cable bracket.

Fig. 29: Shift Lever And Selector Lever Cable Bracket

4. Remove the 2 shift lever and selector lever cable bracket fasteners (1).
5. Remove the shift lever and selector lever cable bracket (2) from the transmission.

Installation Procedure

Fig. 30: Shift Lever And Selector Lever Cable Bracket

1. Position the shift lever and selector lever cable bracket (2) on the transmission.

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

2. Install the 2 shift lever and selector lever cable bracket fasteners (1) and tighten to 22 (16 lb ft).

Fig. 31: Shift Lever And Selector Lever Cable End

3. Connect the shift lever and selector lever cable ends (1) to the transmission shift lever and selector lever.
4. Install the shift lever and selector lever cable retainers (2) to the shift lever and selector lever cable bracket.
5. Adjust the shift lever and selector lever cables. Refer to Manual Transmission Shift Lever and Selector Lever Cable Adjustment.
6. Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
7. Verify correct operation of the transmission control assembly.

TRANSMISSION CONTROL REPLACEMENT

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement (Encore) , Front Floor Console Replacement (Trax)

Fig. 32: Shift Lever And Selector Lever Cable

2. Lift the adjustment locks (2) up while pushing the adjustment retainers (1) rearward, one for each cable, to release the shift lever and selector lever cable.

Fig. 33: Transmission Control Assembly

3. Squeeze the shift lever and selector lever cable retainers (1) then lift up on the transmission control assembly (3).
4. Remove the shift lever and selector lever cables from the shift and selector control.

Fig. 34: Transmission Control Bolts

5. Remove the 4 transmission control bolts (1).
6. Remove the transmission control from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

Fig. 35: Transmission Control Bolts

1. Position the transmission control in the vehicle.

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

2. Install the 4 transmission control bolts (1) and tighten to 9 (80 lb in).

Fig. 36: Transmission Control Assembly

3. Connect the shift lever and selector lever cables to the shift and selector control adjusters (2).
4. Install the shift lever and selector lever cable retainers (1) to the transmission control (3).

Fig. 37: Cable Adjustment Locks

5. Press down and lock both cable adjustment locks (1), one for each cable, to lock the shift lever and selector lever cable.
6. Adjust the shift lever and selector level cables. Refer to Manual Transmission Shift Lever and Selector Lever Cable Adjustment.
7. Install the floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement (Encore) , Front Floor Console Replacement (Trax) .
8. Verify the correct operation of the transmission control assembly.

MANUAL TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER AND SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT

1. Remove the floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement (Encore) , Front Floor Console Replacement (Trax) .

Fig. 38: Shift Lever And Selector Lever Cable

2. Lift the adjustments locks (2) up while pushing the adjustment retainers (1) rearward, one for each cable, to release the shift lever and selector lever cable.

Fig. 39: Selector Lever

3. Block the shift control housing, push the selector lever (2) backwards and push (arrow) the blocking device (1) towards the shift control housing.

Fig. 40: Transmission Gear Control

NOTE: The hole of the transmission gear control (2) must be aligned to the hole in the base so the pin (1) can pass through both. The transmission gear control will be locked in the 1-2 neutral position.

4. Lock the position of the shift control lever by rotating the lockout device with the following instructions:

1. Push down on tab (1) and pull up on device (2) to release from installed position.
2. Turn the device 90 degrees in a clockwise direction.
3. Secure integral pins (4) in holes located on shifter base by pushing down device (2).

5. Secure adjuster locks (3) by pushing down until locked. One for each cable.

NOTE: During this procedure DO NOT touch or preload the fixed shift lever as this may cause mis-adjustment to the shift system.

6. Reposition the lockout device with the following instructions:

1. Push down on tab (1) and pull up on device (2) to release from installed position.
2. Turn the device (2) 90 degrees in a counterclockwise direction.
3. Push downward on the reverse lockout device (2) until tab (1) snaps into detent.

Fig. 41: Blocking Device

NOTE: When unblocking the blocking device (1) a defined snap noise should be audible, a snap effect should be felt.

7. Unblock the shift control housing, push slightly the selector lever (2) backwards and pull (arrow) the blocking device away from the shift control housing.
8. Install the floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement (Encore) , Front Floor Console Replacement (Trax) .
9. Verify correct operation of the transmission control assembly.

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