Shift Cable: Service and Repair

Shift Cable Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the shift cable retaining nut near the exhaust heat shield.
3. Lower the vehicle.





4. Remove the shift cable from the transmission cable bracket.
5. Disconnect the shift cable from the park/neutral position switch.
6. Remove the cupholder.





7. Disconnect the shift cable from the shift control assembly.
8. Position the driver's side front carpet aside.





9. Separate the grommet from the floor pan.
10. Remove the cable from the vehicle by pulling the cable through the driver's floor opening.

Installation Procedure
1. Insert the cable through the driver's floor opening.





2. Install the grommet flush with the floor opening.
3. Install the driver's side front carpet.





4. Connect the shift cable to the shift control assembly.
5. Install the console.





6. Connect the shift cable to the park/neutral position switch.
7. Install the shift cable to the transmission cable bracket.
8. Raise the vehicle.

9. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the shift cable retaining nut near the exhaust heat shield.
Tighten the nut to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Adjust the shift cable.