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Shifter A/T: Service and Repair




Gearshift Control Lever Replacement

Removal Procedure




Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning (Battery Disconnect Warning).

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement (Notchback) (Front Floor Console Replacement (Notchback)).
3. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors from the shift control lever.




4. Loosen the control cable adjusting nut.
5. Disconnect the control cable from the shift control lever assembly.




6. Remove the shift control lever assembly mounting bolts.
7. Remove the shift control lever assembly.

Installation Procedure





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

1. Install the shift control lever assembly.
2. Install the shift control lever assembly bolts and tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb in).




3. Connect the control cable to the shift control lever assembly.
4. Tighten the control cable adjusting nut and tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb in).




5. Connect the harness connector.
6. Adjust the control cable. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment (Adjustments).
7. Install the floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement (Notchback) (Front Floor Console Replacement (Notchback)).
8. Connect the negative battery cable.