GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Malibu 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Automatic Transaxle - 4T40-E/4T45-E 🢒 Transmission Control Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Set the park brake and chock the wheels.

    2. Object Number: 404880 Size: SH
  2. Disconnect the transaxle range selector cable terminal from the transaxle manual shift lever pin.
  3. Pull the locking tab (4) upward.
  4. Remove the cable from the transaxle cable bracket.
  5. Remove the center console. Refer to Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.

    6. Object Number: 161221 Size: SH
  6. Pull the cable locking clip fully upward.
  7. Disconnect the transaxle range selector cable terminal from the shift lever pin.
  8. Remove the range selector cable from the shift control assembly.
  9. Remove the range selector cable grommet from the cowl.
  10. Remove the range selector cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the range selector cable through the cowl and carpet.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the range selector cable grommet and the bolts in the cowl.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the grommet bolts to 2 N·m (18 lb in).


    Object Number: 161221 Size: SH
  3. Install the range selector cable into the bracket.
  4. Connect the transaxle range selector cable terminal to the shift lever pin.
  5. Push the cable locking clip fully downward.
  6. Install the center control. Refer to Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console.

    7. Object Number: 404880 Size: SH
  7. Position the range selector cable to the transaxle cable bracket.
  8. Connect the transaxle range selector cable terminal to the transaxle manual shift lever pin.
  9. Place the shift lever in NEUTRAL.

    10. NEUTRAL can be located by rotating the selector shaft clockwise from PARK through REVERSE to NEUTRAL.

  10. Place the shift control assembly in NEUTRAL.
  11. Push on the cable adjuster (4) in order to adjust cable in the cable mounting bracket.