How much does a dealer supplied shift cable on a 2000 Grand Am cost and what is the procedure to change it?

Question

The auto tranmission shift cable broke and needs to be replaced. The transmission end is easy to get to but where does the other end attach? If it is in the center console, how do I get the console apart? I removed the 4 screws that I could find on the console, 2 in the front and 2 in the back in the bottom of the console, but the console still won't come apart.

Are you sure of that part #? The local GM parts house said it is a part# 22678830 and quoted $74.52.

Answer 1

The part is probably under $100, and the labor is probably under $100. If you can't get to the bottom of the shifter, you will really have fun with the area where it passes through the floor.

Answer 2

It is part # 22707149 and lists for $146.07.

Here are service instructions;



Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the console. Refer to Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.
Lift up on the cable retainers.
Disconnect the cable ends from the shifter.
Depress the locking tabs and remove the forward cable from the anchor.
On the transmission end, disconnect the cable from the shift actuator.
Remove both cables from the underhood cable bracket.
Position the passenger front carpet aside. Refer to Carpet Replacement - Front in Body and Frame.
Remove the rear floor duct elbow.
Separate the grommet from the floor plan.
Pull the cables through the passenger floor opening.
Installation Procedure
Feed the cable assembly through the passenger floor pan opening.
Install the grommet flush with the floor opening.
Install the rear floor right side elbow duct.
Position and install the passenger side carpet. Refer to Carpet Replacement - Front in Body and Frame.
Install the cables into the underhood bracket.
Connect the shift cable to the shift actuator.
Connect the cables to the shifter.
Press down on the locking tabs.
Install the console. Refer to Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.
Connect the battery.
Shift Control

Removal Procedure
Remove the shift cables from the shifter assembly. Refer to Shift Cables.
Disconnect the shift interlock cable.
Remove the 2 front mounting bolts.
Remove the 2 rear mounting bolts and the shifter.
Installation Procedure
Position the shifter on the studs and install the front 2 nuts. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Install the 2 rear bolts. Tighten Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm 18 ft. lbs.
Install the shift cables. Refer to Shift Cables.
Install the console. Refer to Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.

CONSOLE REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE


Remove the front seats.
Remove the console trim plate.
Remove the rear cupholder to access the rear retaining screws.
Remove the front retaining screws.
Remove the console.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE


Install the console.
Install the front and rear retaining screws.
Install the rear cupholder.
Install the console trim plate.
Install the front seats.

Answer 3

its about $60-70 from the dealer but make sure you bring your vin number in with you so they can make sure to get you the right part.