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A/T - Revised Shift Cable Replacement

Retailer Technical Journal 20930
Gear selector cable,
Updated replacement procedure

Date 06-15-2009

Reference: VIDA, VSTG

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AFFECTED VEHICLES:

DESCRIPTION:

The procedure in VIDA regarding gear selector replacement on vehicles with rear A/C (Air Conditioning) has been updated. The updated procedure will be in VIDA 2009C.

SERVICE:

1. Use the method in VIDA with this supplement for replacement of the gear selector cable. For removal of the gear selector cable, see VIDA:
INFORMATION
REPAIR
Removal, replacement and installation
Power transmission
Transmission
Gear selector cable assembly
Gear selector cables, replacing

2. Remove the left front seat and move it backwards according to VIDA:
INFORMATION
REPAIR
Removal, replacement and installation
Interior
Front seat replacing





3. Remove driver's side front carpet.





4. Remove strap.

5. Prop up A/C pipe with wood or similar at location 1 2, and 3.

At location 3, use a pry bar to move the A/C pipe away from the gear selector cable attachment point (top left of picture).





6. Remove two nuts.





7. Continue replacement according to VIDA.





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