With Column Shift
NOTE: Whenever the cable is removed from the cable retaining brackets for any reason, the cable must be replaced.NOTE: Whenever a steering column, engine, or transaxle removal is required, do not remove the shift control cable from the retaining brackets. The bracket must be removed with the cable attached.
REMOVAL
Shift Control Cable:
1. From under the instrument panel, remove the shift control cable and retaining bracket from the steering column.
2. Remove the cable plastic terminal from the column selector lever pivot ball, using a screwdriver, by prying between the cable plastic terminal and the selector lever.
3. Remove the cable retaining clip and remove the cable from the retaining bracket by carefully lifting the locking tab while pulling up on the fitting.
4. From the engine compartment, pry the cable grommet from the dash panel.
5. Remove the nut from the transaxle manual shift lever stud.
6. Remove the cable locking tab and carefully remove the cable from the retaining bracket.
7. Remove the shift cable from the cable retaining bracket on the transaxle and, from the engine compartment, pull the cable through the dash panel opening.
INSTALLATION
1. From the engine compartment, feed the plastic terminal end of the cable through the opening in the dash panel.
2. Press the rubber boot on the shift control cable into the dash panel.
3. From the engine compartment, install the cable into the cable retaining bracket on the transaxle and make sure the locking tab is in the proper location.
4. Place the cable on the transaxle manual shift lever stud. Install the cable retaining nut loosely.
5. From the passenger compartment, install the cable-to-steering column retaining bracket onto the cable and make sure the locking tab is in the proper location.
6. Install the cable and bracket to the steering column with two retaining screws. Tighten the retaining screws to 8-13 Nm (6-10 ft lb).
7. Snap the cable plastic terminal to the selector lever pivot ball on the steering column.
8. Adjust the cable control.