Shift Control Cable Replacement

Shift Control Cable Replacement

Tools Required

J 36346 Fascia Retainer Remover

Removal Procedure

1. Set the parking brake.
2. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement (Battery Tray Replacement).
4. Ensure that the shift control range select lever is in the park (P) position.




5. Using the J 36346 , disconnect the shift control cable (1) from the transaxle range switch lever (4).
6. Depress the shift control cable retainer clip tabs (2) and remove the shift control cable from the shift control cable bracket (3).
7. Remove the shift control lever knob. Refer to Transmission Control Lever Knob Replacement (Transmission Control Lever Knob Replacement).
8. Remove the center trim bezel. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Bezel Replacement (Service and Repair).
9. Remove the console trim plate. Refer to Console Trim Plate Replacement (Service and Repair).
10. Remove the right side console trim panel. Refer to Front Floor Console Side Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side (Service and Repair).




11. Using the J 36346 , disconnect the shift control cable from the shift control range select lever pin.
12. Depress the shift control cable retainer clip tabs and remove the cable from the shift control.




13. Remove the shift control cable grommet from the cowl.
14. Note the shift control cable routing and remove the shift control cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

Important: Ensure the shift control cable is routed exactly as originally positioned in the vehicle to avoid coming into contact with potential hazards such as hot, sharp, and moving objects.





1. Secure the shift control cable grommet by pressing the cable into the pass-thru hole in the cowl.
2. Ensure that the shift control range select lever is in the park (P) position.




3. Install the shift control cable to the shift control.
4. Install the shift control cable onto the shift control range select lever pin.
5. Install the right side console trim panel. Refer to Front Floor Console Side Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side (Service and Repair).
6. Install the console trim plate. Refer to Console Trim Plate Replacement (Service and Repair).
7. Install the center trim bezel. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Bezel Replacement (Service and Repair).
8. Install the shift control lever knob. Refer to Transmission Control Lever Knob Replacement (Transmission Control Lever Knob Replacement).




9. Install the shift control cable (2) to the shift control cable bracket (3). Ensure the shift control cable retaining tabs fully engage the shift control cable bracket.
10. Connect the shift control cable (1) to the transaxle range switch lever (4).
11. Adjust the shift control cable. Refer to Shift Control Cable Adjustment (Adjustments).
12. Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement (Battery Tray Replacement).
13. Enable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair).
14. Release the parking brake.