Malibu V6-3.5L VIN 8 (2004)
Shift Cable: All Technical Service Bulletins
A/T - Wind Whistle Noise in Passenger Compartment
Bulletin No.: 04-07-30-027
Date: May 27, 2004
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Whistle/Wind Noise In Passenger Compartment Of Vehicle Near Shifter/Floor Console Area (Replace Automatic Transmission Shift Cable)
Models:
2004 Chevrolet Malibu/Malibu Maxx
Built Prior To VIN Breakpoint 4F152173
Condition
Some customers may comment on a noise in the passenger compartment that may sound like air being blown through a small hole. The noise may be
more noticeable in the shifter/floor console area of the vehicle.
Cause
The cause may be normal transmission noise transmitted into the vehicle through the automatic transmission shift cable.
Correction
Follow the service procedure below to correct this condition:
1.
Open the hood and install fender covers.
2.
Remove the console.
3.
Using a J 36346, disconnect the shifter cable from the control assembly pin.
4.
Remove the shifter cable from the control assembly.
5.
Remove the driver's side under dash close out panel.
6.
Reposition the carpet on the left side of the center console mounting bracket near the accelerator pedal.
7.
Remove the two bolts retaining the dash center support to the floor pan on the left side.
8.
Reposition the left side of the dash center support bracket away from the bracket mounted to the floor pan to gain clearance to remove the shift
cable from the vehicle.
9.
Reposition the insulator on the bulk head around the shift cable.
10.
Pull the shift cable seal out of the bulk head.
11.
Reposition the coolant reserve/surge tank.
12.
Remove the shift cable form the transmission shift lever.
13.
Remove the metal retaining clip from the shift cable at the shift cable bracket.
14.
Remove the shift cable from the bracket.
15.
Remove the shift cable from the vehicle.
16.
Install the new shift cable, P/N 10358324, through the bulk head from inside of the vehicle.
17.
Seat the shift control cable seal into the bulk head.
18.
Install the shift cable into the cable bracket on the transmission.
