Installation

IMPORTANT: All service replacement shift cables will have the bolt in type pass through grommet. The bolt in type cable pass-through grommet is installed from the inside of the vehicle.

1. For service replacement shift cables, perform the following steps:
a. Separate and fold back sound deadener from front of dash.
b. Place cables and retaining plate through front of dash and push grommet into opening being sure to properly align grommet pilot into front of dash.
c. Raise vehicle.

IMPORTANT: Make sure insulation material does not become trapped between grommet and front of dash.

d. Place retaining plate on studs and install nuts.

Torque: 6 Nm (53 inch lbs.)

2. For production shift cables, perform the following steps:
a. Raise vehicle.

IMPORTANT: The snap in type cable pass-through grommet is installed from the outside of the vehicle.

b. Guide cables through cable pass-through hole in floor pan.
c. Insert the cable pass-through grommet into the cable pass-through hole in the floor pan, engaging the passenger side of the grommet first. Snap the driver's side of the grommet into place by pressing inward and toward the passenger side of the vehicle.





3. Lower vehicle.

NOTICE: Do not drag boot through bracket hole as boot damage may occur.

4. Insert cables into clutch housing and install retainers. Use care not to kink cables and be sure cables arc not crossed.

IMPORTANT: The knurled edge on the shift cable must face up.

5. Connect the cables to the shift arms on the shift control housing and install retainers.





6. Install air induction system. [Double Overhead Cam (DOHC) shown, Single Overhead Camshaft (SOHC) similar.]
7. Install shifter control assembly. Refer to "Shifter Assembly Installation" procedures.
8. Replace sound deadening material and resecure to front of dash.
9. Replace carpeting.
10. Enable SIR system. (Refer to "Enabling the SIR System".)