FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Removal and Replacement






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
See Replacing the center console Replacing 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 Replacing the center console Replacing 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.