Shift Cable: Service and Repair

Shift Control Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Remove the console.





2. Lift up on the cable retainers (2, 3).
3. Remove the cables (1, 5) from the shifter (4).
4. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct.





5. Disconnect the select cable (3) from the transaxle select lever (1).

6. Disconnect the shift cable (4) from the transaxle shift lever (5).
7. Remove both cables from the underhood cable bracket (2).





8. Separate the grommet (2) from the cowl (3).
9. Pull the cables (1, 4) through the cowl opening.

Installation Procedure





1. Insert the cables (1, 4) through the cowl opening.
2. Install the grommet flush with the cowl opening.





3. Install both cables into the underhood bracket (2).
4. Connect the shift cable (4) to the transaxle shift lever (5).
5. Connect the select cable (3) to the transaxle select lever (1).





6. Lift the selector shaft enough to insert a #11 drill bit (1) or equivalent into the transaxle shift alignment holes.





7. Insert the cables (1, 5) into the cable retainers (2, 3).
8. Install the cables (1, 5) to the shifter (4).





9. Insert two #22 drill bits (1) or equivalent into the shift control assembly alignment holes.





10. Press down on the cable retainers.





11. Remove the two #22 drill bits (1) from the shift control assembly alignment holes.
12. Install the console.





13. Remove the #11 drill bit (1) from the transaxle selector shaft alignment holes.
14. Install the air cleaner outlet duct.