Gearshift Control Cable - Removal

REMOVAL

NOTE: The cables are serviced as an assembly, do not attempt to separate them.

1. Remove the shifter Service and Repair.





2. Remove the horse shoe reinforcement bracket.
3. Remove the battery tray assembly Battery Tray - Removal.






NOTE: Pry up at the joint (1) and not the rod to avoid potential damage to the cable end.

4. Disconnect the shifter selector cable from the selector lever using a forked trim tool or the equivalent.






NOTE: Pry up at the joint (1) and not the rod to avoid potential damage to the cable end.

5. Disconnect the shifter cable from the shift lever using a forked trim tool or the equivalent.





6. Remove the cable retention clip remove the cable from the bracket.

7. Raise the vehicle.




8. Disconnect the cables from the underbody retaining clip.





9. Remove the cable retention clip and remove the cable from the bracket.
10. Reposition the underbody heat shield and push the shift cable grommet into the passenger compartment.
11. Lower the vehicle
12. Remove the cable assembly from vehicle through the floor pan opening.