Shift Cable: Service and Repair

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SELECTOR LEVER CABLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - HYBRID










1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. See Lifting.






2. Place the floor shift selector lever in the (D) position.






3. Gently pry up to remove the shift 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 gearshift assembly.
a. Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the gearshift lever.

b. Remove the selector lever cable from the bracket.






8. Remove the 2 grommet nuts for the selector lever cable.

- Tighten to 11 Nm {1.1 kgf-m, 97 in-lbf}.






9. Remove the selector lever cable retainer from the dash panel.






10. Remove the selector lever cable retainers from the transaxle.






11. Remove the retainers and the LH splash shield.






12. Remove the 2 bolts and the transaxle selector lever cable splash shield.

- Tighten to 15 Nm {1.5 kgf-m, 133 in-lbf}.






13. Remove the selector lever cable from the retainer.






14. Release the selector lever cable adjuster lock.
a. Pull out on the adjuster lock tabs.

b. Slide the lock over to unlock the selector lever cable.
i. To install, push the selector lever cable lock in place to lock the selector lever cable.






15. Remove the selector lever cable end from the manual lever, remove the selector lever cable bracket nuts and remove the selector lever cable assembly.

- Tighten to 22 Nm {2.2 kgf-m, 16 ft-lbf}.






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


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