MK5

Shift Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the gearshift selector assembly. Refer to Gearshift Selector Assembly Replacement.
3. Remove the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module from the instrument panel. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Replacement in SIR.





4. Remove the clips (1), then the washers from the shift cables.
5. Disconnect the shift cable ends from the transaxle.
6. Remove the shift cable retaining clips (2), then disconnect the cables from the bracket.





7. Remove the 2 shift cable clamp retaining nuts.
8. Remove the clamp from the shift cables.





9. Remove the 2 shift cable grommet retaining bolts.
10. Remove the shift cables from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the shift cables in the vehicle.





2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the 2 shift cable grommet retaining bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 5.0 Nm (44 inch lbs.).
3. Install the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module from the instrument panel. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Replacement in SIR.
4. Install the gearshift selector assembly. Refer to Gearshift Selector Assembly Replacement.





5. Install the shift cable clamp on the shift cables, then install the 2 retaining nuts.
Tighten the nuts to 5.0 Nm (44 inch lbs.).





6. Connect the shift cable ends to the transaxle.
7. Install the shift cable washers and retaining clips (1).
8. Install the shift cables into the bracket.
9. Install the shift cable bracket retaining clips (2).
10. Connect the negative battery cable.