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Shift Control Replacement



Shift Control Replacement

Tools Required

J 36346 Fascia Retainer Remover

Removal Procedure

Important: All shifter cable and park lock cable clips are one time usage only. Any service repair requiring cables to be disconnected from the transaxle control cable bracket or shiftier assembly will require a cable clip replacement.

1. Disable the SIR system.
2. Remove the right and left console trim panels.




3. Using the J 36346, disconnect the shifter cable from the control assembly pin.
4. Remove the shifter cable retainer clip and remove the cable from the control assembly. Discard the clip.




5. Disconnect the park lock cable assembly from the pin on the control assembly.
6. Depress the tab on the park lock cable and remove the cable from the control assembly. Discard the park lock cable clip.




7. Remove the indicator bulb by rotating the bulb a 1/4 turn and pulling out.




8. Disconnect the control assembly electrical connectors.




9. Remove the nuts from the control assembly.
10. Remove the control assembly and replace if necessary.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the control assembly.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the control assembly bolts.

Tighten the control assembly to bracket bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).




3. Connect the control assembly electrical connectors.




4. Install the indicator bulb by inserting and rotating one-quarter turn.




5. Install the park lock cable onto the control assembly using a new clip.
6. Connect the park lock cable onto the control assembly pin.





Important: The secondary clip is not required for service. Make sure the shifter cable is fully engaged into the shiftier control.

7. Install the shifter cable onto the control assembly. Secure with a new shiftier cable retainer clip.
8. Connect the shifter cable onto the control assembly pin.
9. Install the right and left console trim panels.
10. Enable SIR system.