Shifter A/T: Service and Repair
SHIFT MECHANISMREMOVAL
1. Move selector lever to position "D".
2. Remove top section (3) (Fig. 219) of the center section of instrument panel.
3. Remove bottom section (2) (Fig. 220) of the center section of instrument panel.
4. Disconnect the park lock cable coupling (1) (Fig. 221) from the shift lever assembly (SLA). Press locking tab (2) together and push coupling (1) against the spring force into the SLA, twist through 90° (right or left) and pull off.
5. Disconnect connector plug (5) from SLA. When disconnecting plug, press together at points shown (arrows).
6. Pry ball socket (4) of transmission shift cable off ball knob at the SLA. Use a suitable slotted screwdriver.
7. Unscrew bolts (1) (Fig. 222).
8. Move selector lever to position "P".
9. Remove the SLA (2) from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the shift lever assembly (SLA) onto the vehicle.
2. Install the bolts to hold the SLA to the vehicle. Tighten the bolts to 6 Nm (53 inch lbs.).
3. Connect the park lock cable coupling (1) (Fig. 223) to the SLA. Press locking tab (2) together and push coupling (1) against the spring force into the SLA, twist through 90° (right or left) until locked.
4. Connect the connector plug (5) to the SLA.
5. Turn on ignition and apply brakes. Move selector lever back to position "D".
6. Install the transmission shift cable onto the ball knob at the SLA.
7. Install the bottom (2) (Fig. 224) of the center section of instrument panel.
8. Install the top (3) (Fig. 225) of the center section of instrument panel.
9. Verify repair.