Shift Cable: Service and Repair

Shift Control Cable Replacement - Floor Shift

Removal Procedure




1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the shift cable retaining nut near the exhaust heat shield.




3. Remove the shift cable from the transmission cable bracket.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Disconnect the shift cable from the park/neutral position switch.
6. Remove the console.




7. Disconnect the shift cable from the shift control assembly.
8. Position the driver side front carpet aside.




9. Separate the grommet from the floor pan.
10. Remove the cable from the vehicle by pulling the cable through the driver floor opening.

Installation Procedure

1. Insert the cable through the driver floor opening.




2. Install the grommet flush with the floor opening.
3. Install the driver side front carpet.




4. Connect the shift cable to the shift control assembly.
5. Install the console.




6. Connect the shift cable to the park/neutral position switch.
7. Connect the shift cable to the transmission cable bracket.
8. Raise the vehicle.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

9. Install the shift cable retaining nut near the exhaust heat shield.

Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Check the operation of the shift control cable for proper adjustment through all the gear ranges.