Shift Cable: Service and Repair
Shift Cable Replacement1. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2. Remove the center console.
3. Shift the transmission into the N position.
4. Remove the nut securing the shift cable end, then separate the cable and from the shift lever.
5. Rotate the socket holder (A) on the shift cable (B) a quarter turn; the tab (C) on the socket holder will be in the opening of the shift lever bracket base (D). Then slide the holder to remove the shift cable from the shift lever bracket base (D).
6. Remove the heat shield.
7. Remove the shift cable bracket (A) and grommet (B).
8. Remove the baits securing the shift cable holder (A), then remove the shift cable cover (B).
9. Remove the spring clip (C) and control pin (D), then separate the shift cable (E) from the control lever (F).
10. Insert the new shift cable through the grommet hole. Do not bend the shift cable excessively.
11. Install the shift cable bracket on the body, then install the grommet.
12. Verify that the transmission is in the N position on the control lever.
13. Attach the shift cable end to the control lever, then insert the control pin into the control lever through the shift cable end, and secure the control pin with the spring clip.
14. Install the shift cable cover, then secure the shift cable holder to the shift cable cover with the bolts.
NOTE: To prevent damage to the control lever joint, remove the bolts securing the shift cable holder before removing the bolts securing the shift cable cover.
15. Install the heat shield.
16. Turn the ignition switch ON (II); and verify that the N position indicator comes on.
17. Install the shift cable to the shift lever. If necessary, adjust the shift cable.