Shift Cable: Service and Repair

Shift Select Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the manual shift lever from the vehicle.
2. Remove the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) from the vehicle.
3. Disconnect the HO2S electrical sensor.
4. Remove the air cleaner assembly from the vehicle.
5. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
6. Remove the exhaust pipe from the vehicle.
7. Remove the front heat shield from the vehicle.
8. Remove the cable retaining clip, then disconnect the cable from the bracket.




9. Remove the shift select cable from the cable support bracket.




10. Remove the 2 nuts then separate the cable from the vehicle.




11. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the shift select cable from the bracket.
12. Disconnect the shift select cable from the transaxle.
13. Lower the vehicle.
14. Remove the shift select cable from the vehicle.
15. Inspect the shift select cable for kinks, fraying, or excessive wear. Replace as necessary.

Installation Procedure





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

1. Install the shift select cable into the bulkhead from the passenger compartment side.
Install the select cable grommet retaining bolts.

Tighten the retaining bolts to 5 N.m (43 lb in).

2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.




3. Install the shift select cable into the bracket.




4. Install the shift select cable bracket and the 2 retaining nuts.

Tighten the retaining bolts to 12 N.m (9 lb ft).




5. Connect the shift select cable to the cable support bracket.
6. Install the shift cable into the transaxle bracket, then install the retaining clip.
7. Connect the shift select cable to the transaxle, then secure the shift select cable with one lock washer and nut.

Tighten the shift select cable nut to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

8. Install the front heat shield on the vehicle.

Tighten the heat shield bolts to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

9. Install the front exhaust pipe assembly.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Install the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) in the vehicle.
12. Install the manual shift lever in the vehicle.
13. Connect the HO2S electrical connector.
14. Install the air cleaner assembly.
15. Connect the negative battery cable.
16. With the ignition switch in the LOCK position and the manual selector in the Park position, attempt to manually push the vehicle. Vehicle should not move.
17. Verify that the vehicle CANNOT be driven in the Neutral position
18. Verify that the vehicle can be driven in D, 2, and L.
19. Verify that reverse gear DOES operate in R.