Shift Cable: Service and Repair

SELECTOR CABLE

Remove

1. Select 'P'. Remove ignition key.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to start vehicle with selector cable disconnected, incorrectly adjusted, or selector interlock solenoid overridden.

2. Raise the vehicle.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.





3. Remove split pin and washer securing cable trunnion to transmission lever.
4. Remove 'C' clip securing cable to transmission abutment bracket. Remove cable.
5. Remove center console.





6. Remove sound deadener pad.





7. Select '1'. Disconnect selector cable to lever.

NOTE: North American and Japanese vehicles are fitted with a gear selector interlock mechanism. To move selector lever from 'P', activate interlock solenoid manually with 3mm screwdriver as shown.





8. Remove 'C' clip securing cable to underside of vehicle. Remove cable.

Refit
9. Reverse removal procedure.
10. Adjust selector cable.