Shift Cable: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE





1. Remove 6 screws from the console.
2. Remove the center console from the vehicle.
3. Remove the rear console from the vehicle.





4. Remove 2 screws and the selector lever knob (1) from the selector lever (6).
5. Remove 2 screws and the manual selector cover (12) from the selector lever.
6. Unsnap the shifter plate, while moving up towards the selector knob, disconnect the indicator light.
7. Remove the front carpet retainers and pull back the carpet.
8. Remove one retaining clip and the shift select cable from the transaxle retaining bracket.
9. Remove one nut and the shift select cable from the manual shift lever.





10. Remove two bolts from the bulkhead grommet and the shift select cable (3) out of the bulkhead from the transaxle side.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Install the shift select cable (3) and the grommet through the bulkhead. Secure the cable with 2 bolts.
^ Tighten the bulkhead grommet bolts to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Connect the shift select cable to the manual shift lever (4). Secure the cable with one nut.
3. Install the shift select cable into the transaxle retaining bracket. Secure with one retaining clip.





4. Adjust the adjustment nut (3) by hand until the nut contacts the manual shift select cable joint.
5. Tighten the adjustment nut (1) with an open end wrench until the nut is jammed against the manual shift select cable joint.
6. Route the shift select cable under the carpet to the selector assembly.
7. Refit and reposition the carpet.
8. Install the front carpet retainers and secure the carpet.





9. Apply lithium grease to the shift select cable clevis pin.
10. Connect the shift select cable to the selector lever. Secure the cable with the clevis pin and the retainer clip.
11. Install the manual selector cover (12) to the selector lever (6). Secure the cover with 2 screws.
12. Install the manual selector cover illumination lamp bulb socket to the cover.
13. Install the console into the vehicle. Secure the console with 6 screws.
14. Connect the selector lever knob to the selector lever. Secure the knob with 2 screws.
15. Inspect the shift select cable using the following procedure:
^ With the ignition switch in the OFF position and the selector lever in the P position, attempt to manually push the vehicle. The vehicle should not move.
^ Verify that the vehicle cannot be driven in the N position.
^ Verify that the vehicle can be driven in the D, 2, and L positions.
^ Verify that the vehicle can reverse drive in the R position.





16. Install the rear console into the vehicle.
17. Install the center console into the vehicle.
18. Install the 6 screws into the console (1,2,3,4,5,6).