Where is the selector cable bracket located in car?

You damaged the park shift interlock system. Need to take vehicle to dealers and have cable fixed

2.5L Engine
See Figure 5

Fig. Fig. 5: Starter mounting-2.5L engine

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the engine air cleaner assembly.
3. Remove the fuel feed and return lines from the support bracket located on the accelerator cable bracket, and remove the fuel line bracket.
4. On vehicles equipped with a automatic transaxle, remove the gear selector and the gear shift cable bracket from the transaxle.
5. Remove the air cleaner support bracket from the engine and transaxle mount.
6. Remove the nuts on the starter terminals and remove the cables from the terminals.
7. Remove the starter motor-to-transaxle case retaining bolt at the rear of the starter.
8. Remove the two starter retaining bolts and carefully lift the starter from the transaxle case while disengaging the alignment pins.

To install:

1. Position the starter onto the alignment pins and onto the transaxle case.
2. Install the two starter retaining bolts and the rear retaining bolt and tighten them to 15-21 ft. lbs. (21-29 Nm).
3. Place the starter cables onto the terminals and tighten the retaining nuts to 80-124 inch lbs. (5-7 Nm).
4. Install the air cleaner support bracket.
5. If removed, install the gear shift selector and bracket.
6. Install the fuel line bracket and install the fuel lines in the bracket.
7. Install the air cleaner assembly.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.

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I didn't read about running the engine at all during the transmission fluid change. --- Removal & Installation 4L60E/4L65E To Remove:

1. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
2. Place a drain pan under the transmission.
3. If equipped with a drain plug, drain the transmission fluid.
4. If necessary, remove the bolts and position aside the range selector cable bracket for clearance while lowering the pan. It is not necessary to remove the cable from the lever or bracket.
5. Remove the catalytic converter.
6. Remove the oil pan bolts from the front and sides of the pan only.
7. Loosen the rear oil pan mounting bolts about 4 turns.
8. Lightly tap the oil pan with a rubber mallet in order to loosen the pan and allow the fluid to drain.
9. Remove the remaining oil pan bolts.
10. Remove the oil pan and the gasket.
11. Remove the filter by twisting and pulling on it.
12. Remove and discard the filter seal. The filter seal may be stuck in the pump; if necessary, carefully use pliers or another suitable tool to remove the seal.
13. Clean the transmission and the oil pan sealing surfaces with solvent, and air dry. You must remove all traces of the old gasket material.

To Install:

1. Coat the new filter seal with transmission fluid.
2. Install the new filter seal into the transmission case. Tap the seal into place using a suitable size socket.
3. Install the new filter.
4. Install the oil pan and new gasket. Tighten the bolts alternately and evenly to 97 lb in (11 Nm).
5. Install the catalytic converter.
6. If previously removed, install the range selector cable bracket and bolts. Tighten the bolts to 18 lb ft (25 Nm).
7. Apply a small amount of sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480), or equivalent to the threads of the oil pan drain plug, if equipped.
8. Install the oil pan drain plug, if equipped. Tighten the plug to 13 lb ft (18 Nm).
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Fill the transmission to the proper level with DEXRON® III transmission fluid.
11. Check the COLD fluid level reading for initial fill only.
12. Inspect the oil pan gasket for leaks.

4L80E/4L85E To Remove:

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Place a drain pan under the transmission oil pan. Drain the transmission fluid and install the plug. Tighten the drain plug to 13 lb ft (18 Nm).
3. Support the transmission with a transmission jack.
4. Remove the transmission crossmember.
5. Disconnect the range selector cable end from the transmission range selector lever ball stud. NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the selector cable from the bracket.
   
6. Remove the transmission range selector cable bracket. Reposition the bracket and cable.
7. Remove the oil pan bolts. NOTE: The transmission oil pan gasket is reusable. Replace as needed.
   
8. Remove the oil pan and gasket.
9. Remove the magnet from the bottom of the pan, if necessary.
10. Remove the oil filter and neck seal.

To Install:

1. Clean the transmission and the oil pan sealing surfaces with solvent.
2. Install the filter neck seal and filter.
3. Install the oil pan gasket to the pan.
4. Install the magnet into the bottom of the pan, if necessary.
5. Install the oil pan and bolts. Tighten the oil pan bolts to 18 lb ft (24 Nm).
6. Install the transmission range selector cable bracket. Tighten the bolts to 18 lb ft (25 Nm).
7. Connect the range selector cable end to the transmission range selector lever ball stud.
8. Install the transmission crossmember. Tighten the fasteners to 70 lb ft (95 Nm).
9. Install the transmission mount nuts. Tighten the nuts to 30 lb ft (40 Nm).
10. Remove the transmission jack.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Fill the transmission to the proper level with DEXRON® III transmission fluid.

Check this procedure for Starter - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION...

2.0L Engine



Fig. 3: Remove the three starter mounting bolts



Fig. 4: Carefully lower the starter out of the vehicle

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove air intake resonators.
3. Remove starter motor upper mounting bolts.
4. Raise and support the vehicle.
5. Remove the nuts on the starter terminals and remove the cables from the terminals.
6. Remove the two starter lower retaining bolts and remove the starter.

To install:

1. Place the starter into position and tighten the 2 lower retaining bolts to 15-20 ft. lbs (20-27 Nm).
2. Place the starter cables onto the terminals and tighten the retaining nuts to 80-124 inch lbs. (5-7 Nm).
3. Lower the vehicle.
4. Install and tighten the upper retaining bolt to 15-20 ft. lbs (20-27 Nm).
5. Install the air intake resonators.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.

2.5L Engine



Fig. 5: Starter mounting-2.5L engine

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the engine air cleaner assembly.
3. Remove the fuel feed and return lines from the support bracket located on the accelerator cable bracket, and remove the fuel line bracket.
4. On vehicles equipped with a automatic transaxle, remove the gear selector and the gear shift cable bracket from the transaxle.
5. Remove the air cleaner support bracket from the engine and transaxle mount.
6. Remove the nuts on the starter terminals and remove the cables from the terminals.
7. Remove the starter motor-to-transaxle case retaining bolt at the rear of the starter.
8. Remove the two starter retaining bolts and carefully lift the starter from the transaxle case while disengaging the alignment pins.

To install:

1. Position the starter onto the alignment pins and onto the transaxle case.
2. Install the two starter retaining bolts and the rear retaining bolt and tighten them to 15-21 ft. lbs. (21-29 Nm).
3. Place the starter cables onto the terminals and tighten the retaining nuts to 80-124 inch lbs. (5-7 Nm).
4. Install the air cleaner support bracket.
5. If removed, install the gear shift selector and bracket.
6. Install the fuel line bracket and install the fuel lines in the bracket.
7. Install the air cleaner assembly.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.

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The switch just may be out of adjustment.

its location is on the transmissiom by the shift cable bracket

Shift Control Linkage The transmission range selector control linkage consists of the following components:

• a floor mounted transmission range selector lever.
• a transmission control switch on the transmission range selector lever.
• a cable connecting the transmission range selector lever to the transmission manual control lever.
• a brake/shifter interlock system.
• an ignition/shifter interlock cable (3F719) connecting the reverse kick down spring (7219) to the steering column lock assembly.

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Section 07-05: Transmission, Automatic—External Controls 1996 Mark VIII Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Gearshift Lever Removal

1. Place transmission range selector lever in OVERDRIVE. Remove console finish panel (04567). Refer to Section 01-12 .
   

Console Panel, Floor Removal and Installation

1. Remove gearshift lever. Refer to Section 07-05 .
   
2. Remove center A/C-heater instrument panel finish panel (04338).
   
3. Remove instrument panel finish panel (044D70).
   
4. Remove two screws retaining console finish panel (04567) to radio control cover (04530).
   
5. Unsnap RH rear corner of console finish panel and then disengage three retaining clips from LH rear corner.
   
6. Disconnect cigar lighter socket and retainer (15055), lamp and switch connectors and remove console finish panel.
   
7. Remove two screws retaining console panel (045A36) to instrument panel (04320).
   
8. Open glove compartment door (06024) and remove console glove compartment mat (047A74) in bottom of console glove compartment (06010) to gain access to two console panel-to-instrument panel console bracket retaining screws. Remove screws.
   
9. To remove, slide console panel rearward and up.
   
10. To install, reverse Removal procedure. Tighten screws to 1.5-1.9 Nm (13-17 lb-in).
    
    
    Console Panel, Floor

Item Part Number Description 1 046A44 Radio Finish Panel Assy 2 047A74 Console Glove Compartment Mat 3 045A36 Console Panel 4 N804234-S36 Screw (2 Req'd) 5 N800322-S36 Screw (2 Req'd) 6 N805180-S58 Screw (2 Req'd) 7 N806577 Nut (2 Req'd) A — Tighten to 2.5-3.1 Nm (22-27 Lb-In)

1. Remove brake interlock cable and disconnect cable from range interlock cam.
   
2. Disconnect transmission range indicator lamp/TCS electrical connector.
   
3. Raise vehicle on hoist. Refer to Section 00-02 .
   
4. Remove range cable retaining nut from transmission bracket. Disconnect shift cable and bracket (7E395) from transmission control selector connecting rod adjustment stud (7B415).
   
5. Lower vehicle. Remove range selector lever and housing retaining bolts and remove gearshift lever (7210).
   

Installation

1. Install transmission range selector lever to front floor pan (11135) with retaining bolts. Tighten to 6-8 Nm (4-6 lb-ft).
   

1. Connect shift cable and bracket. Tighten retaining screw to 3-4 Nm (25-35 lb-in). Install retaining clip and connect transmission range indicator lamp wire.
   

1. Install console finish panel.
   

1. Place the transmission range selector lever in OVERDRIVE and apply a 1.4 kg (3 lb) rearward force to the lever.
   

1. Raise vehicle on hoist. Refer to Section 00-02 .
   

1. Connect theshift cable and bracket to the manual control lever (7A256) and transmission bracket. Make sure manual control lever is in OVERDRIVE and tighten nut at bracket to 13-25 Nm (10-18 lb-ft).
   

1. Lower vehicle and check range selector for proper operation.
   

this is for 1996, don't have 89.
these may be steps you need

1. Remove pinch bolt from steering shaft flex coupling.
   

1. Disconnect shift cable from selector lever pivot.
   

1. Remove shift cable from steering column lower mounting bracket by pushing tab on cable in and sliding cable off bracket.
   

1. Disconnect ignition switch (11572) by loosening bolt and removing connector. The bolt is part of connector and can not be removed.
   

1. While supporting steering column, remove four retaining nuts.
   

1. Disconnect collapsible intermediate shaft from U-joint at lower end of steering column.
   

1. Remove steering column from vehicle.
   

when you where taking off the selectors did you remove one of them by taking off a 13nut? if so the selector under this nut dropped into the gearbox and its not lined up properly u need to remove the top of the gearbox and allign it.takes some messing around to get it right

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 2.0L Engine

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove air intake resonators.
3. Remove starter motor upper mounting bolts.
4. Raise and support the vehicle.
5. Remove the nuts on the starter terminals and remove the cables from the terminals.
6. Remove the two starter lower retaining bolts and remove the starter. To install:
   
7. Place the starter into position and tighten the 2 lower retaining bolts to 15–20 ft. lbs (20–27 Nm).
8. Place the starter cables onto the terminals and tighten the retaining nuts to 80–124 inch lbs. (5–7 Nm).
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Install and tighten the upper retaining bolt to 15–20 ft. lbs (20–27 Nm).
11. Install the air intake resonators.
12. Connect the negative battery cable.

2.5L Engine

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the engine air cleaner assembly.
3. Remove the fuel feed and return lines from the support bracket located on the accelerator cable bracket, and remove the fuel line bracket.
4. On vehicles equipped with a automatic transaxle, remove the gear selector and the gear shift cable bracket from the transaxle.
5. Remove the air cleaner support bracket from the engine and transaxle mount.
6. Remove the nuts on the starter terminals and remove the cables from the terminals.
7. Remove the starter motor-to-transaxle case retaining bolt at the rear of the starter.
8. Remove the two starter retaining bolts and carefully lift the starter from the transaxle case while disengaging the alignment pins. To install:
   
9. Position the starter onto the alignment pins and onto the transaxle case.
10. Install the two starter retaining bolts and the rear retaining bolt and tighten them to 15–21 ft. lbs. (21–29 Nm).
11. Place the starter cables onto the terminals and tighten the retaining nuts to 80–124 inch lbs. (5–7 Nm).
12. Install the air cleaner support bracket.
13. If removed, install the gear shift selector and bracket.
14. Install the fuel line bracket and install the fuel lines in the bracket.
15. Install the air cleaner assembly.
16. Connect the negative battery cable.

C, K, R & V SERIES

LESS A/C

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove glove box and door as an assembly.
3. Disconnect the respective cable clip and disconnect the cable from door.
4. Remove the cable retaining screw, then, while holding the cable with pliers, rotate the mounting tab on the cable to lengthen or shorten cable. Avoid pinching cable too tightly as damage to the cable will result.
5. Reverse procedure to install.

WITH A/C

1. Remove glove box, then loosen cable attaching screw at the selector duct assembly.
2. Make sure the cable is installed in the bracket on the selector duct assembly, then place temperature lever in ``Cold'' position and hold while tightening cable attaching screw.