Shift Cable - Removal

REMOVAL










1. Place transaxle in PARK.
2. Disconnect battery negative cable at left strut tower.
3. Remove air cleaner assembly.
4. Using a pry tool, pry up on cable (1) at manual valve lever (3) and remove cable from lever.










5. Remove the gearshift knob set screw (2) and knob (1).










6. Remove gearshift bezel (2). Disconnect range indicator lamp connector (3).










7. Remove center console assembly (1).










8. Loosen nut on shift cable adjust lever.










9. Using a flat blade pry tool, remove the shifter cable core end from the shift lever pin.
10. Using a flat blade pry tool, pry the cable conduit clip up from the shifter bracket. Pull up on the cable conduit and remove from bracket.










11. Raise vehicle on hoist.
12. Remove the cable grommet (3) from the floor pan area.
13. Carefully remove the cable (1) from the underbody by unfolding the cable retainer clip (2) as you go along.