Shift Cable: Service and Repair

Selector Lever Cable

Removal and Installation

1. NOTE: The ignition must be in the OFF position to make sure that the Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (eCVT) and the engine are OFF.

With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting Service and Repair.

2. Place the selector lever in the D position.

3. Gently pry up to remove the selector lever trim ring.

4. Lift the center console lid and remove the center console compartment tray.

5. Remove the top finish panel from the center console.

6. Disconnect the power outlet electrical connector.

7. Remove the selector lever cable from the selector lever assembly.

1. Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the selector lever.

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

8. Remove the 2 grommet nuts for the selector lever cable.
- To install, tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).

9. Remove the selector lever cable retainer from the outside floor board.

10. Remove the selector lever cable fastener from the engine front cover stud.

11. Remove the transaxle selector lever cable fastener from the A/C compressor mounting bracket.

12. Remove the retainers and the LH splash shield.

13. Remove the 2 bolts and the transaxle selector lever cable splash shield.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).

14. Remove the selector lever cable end from the manual control lever, remove the selector lever cable bracket nuts and remove the selector lever cable assembly.
- To install, tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).

15. NOTE: Before installation, make sure the transmission manual control lever is in the DRIVE position with the ignition in the OFF position or the selector lever cable will have to be adjusted.

Place the manual control lever in DRIVE, by positioning the manual control lever between the 2 ribs on the transaxle case. To install the selector lever cable, reverse the removal procedure.