Shift Cable: Service and Repair

Gearshift Cables









Removal

1. Remove the heater core and evaporator core housing.

2. Remove the battery tray.

3. NOTE: Carefully disconnect the spring clip, do not damage the spring clip.

Disconnect the gearshift cables from the shift mechanism.

- Pull the spring clip out of the groove. Lift upward to rotate the clip 90 degrees.









4. NOTE: Carefully pry the retainer on the shift cable. Do not damage the shift cable retainers.

Disconnect the gearshift cables from the transaxle bracket.





5. Remove the clamp nut and the gearshift cable clamp.

6. Remove the Restraints Control Module (RCM). For additional information, refer to Air Bag Systems.

7. Position the insulation blanket aside.

8. Remove the 2 gearshift cable nuts and detach the cables from the floor.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

9. NOTE: Carefully disconnect the cable from the shift lever assembly. Do not damage the shift cable retainers.

Disconnect the shift cables from the gearshift lever assembly.





10. Pull the shift cables through the bulkhead into the interior.

Installation

1. NOTE: When inserting the gearshift cables through the dash panel, make sure the arrow on the grommet is pointing upward.

Carefully install the shift cables into position. Do not damage the shift cable retainers.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

2. Adjust the gearshift cables.