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Column Shift

Removal





1. Remove the LH lower instrument panel trim.





2. Reach up from the left side of the column, then using a small screwdriver, pry the shift cable from the shift selector lever pivot ball.
3. Remove the shift cable from the retaining bracket by carefully lifting up on the locking tab while pulling up on the shift actuator cable fitting.
4. From the engine compartment, remove the cruise control actuator.





5. Pry the cable grommet from the dash panel.





6. Remove the nut holding the shift cable to the manual control lever.





7. Lifting up on the locking tab while pulling up on the shift cable, remove the shift cable from the transmission shift cable bracket.
- Discard the locking clip.

8. Pull the shift cable through the dash panel opening.

Installation
1. Follow the removal procedure in reverse order, using a new locking clip. Adjust the shift cable.
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