Shift Cable: Service and Repair

Replacing the transmission cable

Preparations for replacing the cable



Park the car on a level surface. Do not apply the parking brake.
Remove:
- the air cleaner (ACL) housing
- the battery
- the battery shelf.

Remove the transmission cable from the bracket and from the lever at the transmission
- Disconnect the catch at the lever.



- Remove the cable from the bracket.
- Removing the center console. [1][2]Center Console

Removing the cable from the gear selector assembly



Remove:
- the shaft from the cable and the lever. Use round-nose pliers. Pull the shaft straight out
- the cable from the gear selector assembly.

Removing the transmission cable



- Fold the carpet down. Remove the side panel.
- Remove the screws for the cable grommet in the cowl-panel.
- Remove the ignition switch interlock cable from the transmission cable.

Installing the transmission cable

Note! Take care not to damage the cable or sleeve by bending it excessively. Take care not to damage the cable boot.

- Route the cable correctly in the engine compartment with someone to assist you.
- Align the cable in the gear selector assembly.

Install:
- the cable grommet in the cowl panel. Tighten to 6 Nm
- the ignition switch interlock cable on the transmission cable
- the side panel

Fold the carpet back.

Installing the cable on the gear selector assembly
Install:
- the cable sleeve in the gear selector assembly
- the cable on gear lever arm with the shaft.

Installing the center console
- See Installation. [1][2]Center Console

Installing the transmission cable on the transmission



- Move the gear selector to position P.
- Turn the lever on the transmission to position P (the foremost position).
- Check that P position is engaged: Try to roll the car.
- Detach the lock tab on the cable. Pull it straight up slightly. Use flat nosed pliers.
- Install the cable in the bracket and on the lever on the transmission. Fold the locking down.
- Press the locking tab into place on the cable.
- Check the gear positions.

Installing engine compartment components
Install:
- the air cleaner (ACL) housing
- the battery shelf
- the battery. Connect the wiring.