Shift Control Cable Replace Opel Antara I

Shift Control Cable Replace

Remove

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the floor console. Refer to Floor Console Replace .
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Place the shift control lever into N position.

5. Remove the shift control cable retaining clip (1) and cable (2) from the shift control lever assembly.

Important: The shift control cable must be disconnected from the transmission range switch lever prior to disconnecting it from the control cable bracket. Otherwise damage to the manual shift shaft may result, requiring transmission disassembly.

6. Disconnect the shift control cable from the TR switch lever.
7. Disconnect the shift control cable from the control cable bracket by depressing the control cable retainer clip tabs and pulling up. Discard the clip.

8. Remove the shift control cable from the dash panel.
9. Remove the shift control cable from the vehicle.

Install

1. Route the shift control cable through the cable bracket.
2. Secure the cable to the bracket with a new control cable retaining clip. An audible snap will be heard when properly installed.
3. With the TR switch lever in neutral (N), install the shift control cable end fitting onto the ball stud of the TR switch lever. An audible snap will be heard when the cable is properly installed.

4. Secure the shift control cable grommet by pressing the cable into the pass-thru hole in the dash panel.

5. Ensure the shift control lever is in the neutral (N) position.
6. Connect the shift control cable to the shift control lever assembly. Secure the cable with a new shift control cable retaining clip (1).
7. Install the shift control cable (2) onto the shift control lever.
8. Adjust the shift control cable. Refer to Shift Control Cable Adjustment .

9. Install the front console. Refer to Floor Console Replace
10. Connect the negative battery cable.