M86 - Manual Transmission
Shift Cable Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Shift the transmission to neutral (N).
3. Remove the console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement (Front Floor Console Replacement).
4. Lift up the cable retainers.
5. Disconnect cable ends from the shift control assembly, noting the location for assembly.
6. Disconnect the cable ends from the transmission shift levers, noting the location for assembly.
7. Remove the shift cable from the transmission cable bracket.
8. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
9. Remove the shift cable attachment nut from the underbody.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Remove the left instrument panel closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side).
12. Position the drivers side front carpet aside. Refer to Floor Panel Carpet Replacement (Floor Panel Carpet Replacement).
13. Separate the grommet (1) from the floor pan.
14. Remove the cable from the vehicle by pulling the cables through the drivers floor opening.
Installation Procedure
1. Feed the cable assembly through the drivers floor opening.
2. Install the grommet (1) flush with the floor opening.
3. Install the drivers side front carpet. Refer to Floor Panel Carpet Replacement (Floor Panel Carpet Replacement).
4. Install the left instrument panel closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side).
5. Raise the vehicle.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).
6. Install the shift cable attachment nut to the underbody and tighten the nut to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Install the shift cables to the transmission cable bracket.
9. Connect the shift cable ends to the transmission shift levers as noted during disassembly.
10. Connect the shift cable to the shift control assembly as noted during disassembly.
11. Push the shifter neutral lock clip. Move the shifter slightly in order to center the lock clip.
12. Ensure that the transmission is in neutral.
13. Press down on the locking tabs.
14. Pull the shifter neutral lock clip to its original position.
15. Install the console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement (Front Floor Console Replacement).