Shift Cable: Service and Repair

Selector Lever Cable





Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Place the floor shift selector level in the (D) position.





3. Gently pry up to remove the upper shift lever trim ring.





4. Remove the top finish panel.





5. Remove the selector lever cable from the gearshift assembly.
1. Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the gearshift lever.
2. Remove the selector lever cable from the bracket.





6. Remove the 2 nuts for the selector lever cable.
^ To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).





7. Loosen the bolt for the Z-bracket and rotate the Z-bracket counterclockwise to allow access to the shift cable bracket.
^ To install, tighten to 11 Nm (8 ft. lbs.).





8. Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the manual lever.





9. Remove the selector lever cable from the selector lever cable bracket.





10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ To install the upper shift lever trim ring, orient the thick tab on the driver side front of the shifter and press into place.
^ Adjust the selector lever cable after installation.