2ML70 - Automatic Transmission

Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure





Warning

The automatic transaxle range selector cable is made out of two cable sections. After initial connection never separate the two metal couplings from one another. Integrity of the connection of the two metal couplings will be lost if separation of the two metal couplings occurs. When servicing the transaxle remove the cable at the automatic transaxle range selector lever and at the automatic transaxle range selector cable bracket. If either section of the cable needs to be replaced, replace both of the cable sections. Loss of connection integrity of the two metal couplings can cause loss of transaxle shift control which could result in personal injury.

1. Position the steering column shift lever to the park position.
2. Remove the instrument panel knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement (With RPO SLT) (Knee Bolster Replacement (With RPO SLT))Knee Bolster Replacement (Without RPO SLT) (Knee Bolster Replacement (Without RPO SLT)).
3. Remove the driver seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket (Front Seat Replacement - Bucket).
4. Remove the body hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement (Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement).
5. Pull back the carpet and insulation around the driver area.
6. Remove the retainer securing the cable to the steering column.




7. Remove the cable end from the steering column ball stud.
8. Depress the tangs and remove the cable from the steering column bracket.





Note: Avoid unnecessary twisting/bending of the range selector cable when removing the cable from the support.

9. Remove the range selector cable from the support.




10. Remove the cable grommet from the floor panel.
11. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).




12. Remove the clips on the cable from the floor panel reinforcement.




13. Remove the range selector lever cable heat shield bolts (1).
14. Remove the range selector lever cable heat shield (2).
15. Ensure the transmission manual shaft lever is positioned in mechanical park.




16. Disconnect the range selector lever cable (2) from the range select lever.
17. Remove the range selector lever cable retainer (1).
18. Remove the range selector lever cable (2) from the cable bracket.

Installation Procedure

1. Ensure that the transmission manual shaft lever is in the mechanical park position.




2. Install the range selector lever cable (2) to the cable bracket.
3. Install the range selector lever cable retainer (1).
4. Connect the range selector lever cable (2) to the range select lever.




5. Install the range selector lever cable heat shield (2).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

6. Install the range selector lever cable heat shield bolts (1) and tighten to 17 Nm (13 lb ft).




7. Install the clips on the cable to the floor panel reinforcement.
8. Lower the vehicle and ensure that the steering column shift lever is still in the park position.




9. Install the cable grommet to the floor panel.





Note: Avoid unnecessary twisting/bending of the range selector cable when installing the cable to the support.

10. Install the range selector cable to the support.




11. Install the cable to the steering column bracket.
12. Ensure the tangs fully engage into the steering column bracket.
13. Install the cable end to the steering column ball stud.




14. Install the retainer securing the cable to the steering column.
15. Position the carpet and insulation around the driver area.
16. Install the body hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement (Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement).
17. Install the driver seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket (Front Seat Replacement - Bucket).
18. Install the instrument panel knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement (With RPO SLT) (Knee Bolster Replacement (With RPO SLT))Knee Bolster Replacement (Without RPO SLT) (Knee Bolster Replacement (Without RPO SLT)).
19. Test the transmission for proper shift operation.
20. If all of the gear positions cannot be achieved, adjust the cable. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment (2ML70 - Automatic Transmission).