GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Blazer - 4WD - RHD 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Automatic Transmission - 4L60-E/4L65-E 🢒 Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 738167 Size: SH
  1. Apply the park brake.
  2. Position the steering column shift lever in the NEUTRAL position.
  3. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  4. Disconnect the range selector cable (2) from the range selector lever ball stud (1).

    5. Object Number: 738168 Size: SH
  5. Remove the positive assurance pin (2) from the bracket.
  6. Remove the retainer (1) from the range selector cable and transmission bracket.
  7. Depress the tangs and remove the range selector cable from the bracket.
  8. Remove the transfer case shield, if equipped. Refer to Transfer Case Shield Replacement in Transfer Case-NVG 236-NP8.

    9. Object Number: 394468 Size: SH
  9. Push the range selector cable grommet up through the floor panel of the vehicle.
  10. Lower the vehicle.

    11. Object Number: 303365 Size: SH
  11. Remove the instrument panel trim and knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console.

    12. Object Number: 303455 Size: SH
  12. Remove the door sill plate and the left hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side in Interior Trim.
  13. Place the drivers seat in the most rearward position.
  14. Pull back the carpet and insulation around the driver's area.

    15. Object Number: 738169 Size: SH
  15. Remove the cable end (1) from the steering column ball stud.
  16. Remove the retainer (2) securing the cable to the steering column bracket.
  17. Depress the tangs and remove the cable from the steering column bracket.

    18. Object Number: 738171 Size: SH
  18. Remove the cable from the retainer (1) located next to the accelerator pedal.
  19. Remove the sound deadening material from the floor panel that covers the cable.
  20. Pull the cable up through the opening in the floor panel and remove the cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 738171 Size: SH
  1. Install the cable through the opening in the floor panel.
  2. Install the grommet to the floor panel.
  3. Install the sound deadening material that covers the cable.
  4. Install the cable to the retainer (1) located next to the accelerator pedal.

    5. Object Number: 738169 Size: SH
  5. Install the cable to the steering column bracket.
  6. Install the retainer (2) that secures the cable to the steering column bracket.
  7. Install the cable end (1) to the steering column ball stud.

    8. Object Number: 303455 Size: SH
  8. Install the carpet and insulation to the drivers side floor area.
  9. Install the door sill plate and the left hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side in Interior Trim.

    10. Object Number: 303365 Size: SH
  10. Install the knee bolster and instrument panel trim. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console.

    11. Object Number: 738168 Size: SH
  11. Ensure that the steering column shift lever is in the NEUTRAL position.
  12. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  13. Install the range selector cable to the bracket.
  14. Install the retainer (1) to the range selector cable and transmission bracket.

    15. Object Number: 738167 Size: SH
  15. Ensure that the transmission range selector lever is in the NEUTRAL position.
  16. Following the adjustment procedure, install the range selector cable (2) to the range selector cable lever ball stud (1). Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment .
  17. Install the positive assurance pin to the bracket.
  18. Install the transfer case shield, if equipped. Refer to Transfer Case Shield Replacement in Transfer Case-NVG 236-NP8.
  19. Lower the vehicle and check for proper operation. Repeat the adjustment procedure if necessary. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment .