Shift Cable: Service and Repair

Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure





Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution Battery Disconnect Caution.

1. Remove the battery.
2. Remove the clip from the selector lever connection on the transaxle case.
3. Disconnect the shift control cable from the selector lever connection.
4. Remove the clip from the shift control cable at the transaxle mount connection.




5. Remove the floor console. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor Console Replacement - Front Floor.
6. Loosen the shift control cable adjuster pinch nut.
7. Loosen the nut from the cable bracket.
8. Remove the shift control cable from the shift control assembly.




9. Remove the shift control cable from the transaxle mount.
10. Pull the shift control cable, including the rubber grommet, through the cowl of the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the shift control cable into the cowl of the vehicle.
2. Install the shift control cable onto the transaxle mount.




3. Install the shift control cable onto the shift control assembly.
4. Tighten the nut on the cable bracket.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice Fastener Notice.

5. Install the shift control cable adjuster pinch nut.

Tighten the nut to 8 Nm (71 lb in).




6. Install the clip to the shift control cable at the transaxle mount connection.
7. Install the clip to the select lever connection on the transaxle case.
8. Adjust the shift control cable. Refer to Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Adjustment 16. Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Adjustment.
9. Install the battery.