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Shift Control Cable Replacement

Shift Control Cable Replacement

Special Tool
J 36346 Fascia Retainer Remover

Removal Procedure
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system.
3. Remove the battery tray.





4. Using the J 36346, disconnect the shift control cable (1) from the transaxle range switch lever (4).
5. Depress the shift control cable retainer clip tabs (2) and remove the shift control cable from the shift control cable bracket (3).
6. Remove the shift control lever knob.
7. Remove the console.
8. Ensure that the shift control range select lever is in the park (P) position.





9. Using the J 36346, disconnect the shift control cable from the shift control range select lever pin.
10. Depress the shift control cable retainer clip tabs and remove the cable from the shift control.





11. Remove the shift control cable grommet from the cowl.
12. Note the shift control cable routing and remove the shift control cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

NOTE:
Ensure the shift control cable is routed exactly as originally positioned in the vehicle e to avoid coming into contact with potential hazards such as hot, sharp, and moving objects.





1. Secure the shift control cable grommet by pressing the cable into the pass-thru hole in the cowl.
2. Ensure that the shift control range select lever is in the park (P) position.





3. Install the shift control cable to the shift control.
4. Install the shift control cable onto the shift control range select lever pin.
5. Install the console.
6. Install the shift control lever knob.





7. Install 11 the shift control cable (2) to the shift control cable bracket (3). Ensure the shift control cable retaining tabs fully engage the shift control cable bracket.
8. Connect the shift control cable (1) to the transaxle range switch lever (4).
9. Install the battery tray.
10. Adjust the shift control cable.
11. Enable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system.
12. Release the parking brake.