Shift Cable: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE





1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

2. Remove the following parts from the transaxle:
2.1. The cable bracket
2.2. The retaining nut
2.3. The cables

3. Remove the following parts from the control assembly:
3.1. The knob
3.2. The front console
3.3. The shift boot

4. Remove the shift cables from the pin stud on the control assembly.
5. Remove the following parts:
5.1. The spring clip
5.2. The right front sill plate

6. Pull back the carpet in order, to access the shift cables.
7. Remove the following parts from the shift cable assembly:
7.1. The grommet cover bolts
7.2. The cable cover
7.3. The cables

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Route the cables.
2. Install the following parts on the cable assembly:
2.1. The cables
2.2. The grommet cable cover
2.3. The attaching bolts at the floor pan
^ Tighten the bolts to 1.4 Nm (12 inch lbs.).

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the cables to the control assembly using adjustable parallel jaw pliers.
4. Install the spring clips that hold the cables to the control assembly.
5. Install the carpet.
6. Install the sill plate.
7. Install the cables on the transaxle.
8. Install the cable bracket.
9. Install the retaining nut.
^ Tighten the nut to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).

10. Connect the cables.
11. Install the following parts on the control assembly:
11.1. The boot
11.2. The front console
11.3. The knob
12. Connect the negative battery cable.