Shift Cable: Service and Repair

Shift Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the gearshift selector assembly.
3. Remove the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module from the instrument panel.




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.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.




2. Install the 2 shift cable grommet retaining bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 5.0 N.m (44 lb in).

3. Install the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module from the instrument panel.
4. Install the gearshift selector assembly.




5. Install the shift cable clamp on the shift cables, then install the 2 retaining nuts.

Tighten the nuts to 5.0 N.m (44 lb in).




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.