Yes but in this case, it’s actually by design. It’s what keeps the stainless cables from binding inside that bundle. And depending on what year he has, he may have the dual pump trans too.
speaking of which, @WV64Signet pay very special attention to what filter you put in the trans. MOST auto parts stores do not stock or carry the correct one. The wrong one will fit, but blocks off one of the galleys. And you WILL burn up the trans that way very quickly.
you HAVE to not only get the filter for the push button that has the extra hole for that galley, but make sure it matches the year of the trans due to the different sized galley’s