Shift Cable: Service and Repair

Selector Lever Cable

Removal

CAUTION: Make sure that the selector lever and the gearshift mechanism are in the park (P) position.

1. WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Remove the driveshaft.
3. Remove the floor console.
4. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
5. Remove the instrument panel, lower trim panels.





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7. Remove the RH instrument pack lower bracket.





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9. Position the transmission selector lever into PARK.





10. Depress and hold the selector cable ball joint release button, using a lever carefully disconnect the cable.

Disconnect and remove the cable.





11. Release the cable sealing plate.





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14. NOTE: This step requires the aid of another technician.

Remove the gear selector cable assembly.





Installation

1. NOTE: This step requires the aid of another technician.

Install the selector cable.

2. Secure the cables in the clips.
3. Install the heat shield.
4. Secure the selector cables.
5. Install the sealing plate.

Torque:
7 Nm

6. Install the gearshift lever.

Torque:
10 Nm

7. Connect the selector cable ball joints.
8. Install the instrument pack bracket.

Torque:
25 Nm

9. Secure the drain tube and heater duct.
10. Install the instrument panel, lower trim panels.
11. Install the air cleaner assembly.
12. Install the floor console.
13. Install the driveshaft.