Shift and select cables — replacement

Warning: The models covered by this manual are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), more commonly known as airbags. Always disarm the airbag system before working in the vicinity of any airbag system component to avoid the possibility of accidental deployment of the airbag, which could cause personal injury (see Chassis electrical system).

1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery (see Engine electrical systems).

2. Raise the front of the vehicle and place it securely on jack stands.

3. Remove the center console (see Body).

4. Remove the center console mounting bracket fasteners and bracket.

5. Remove the floor shift lever assembly mounting fasteners and lift the shift lever assembly up.

6. Remove the clips and washers that attach the shift and select cables to the shift lever.

7. Remove the large clip-type cable retainers that attach the cables to the bracket at the forward end of the shift lever base.

8. Remove the center airbag sensor mounting bolts and move the sensor to the side (see Chassis electrical system).

Caution: Do not disconnect the electrical connector or allow the sensor to be hit or dropped.

9. From inside of the engine compartment, remove the retaining clips and washers from the cable ends at the transaxle.

10. Remove the large clips and washers that retain the shift and select cables to the bracket on the transaxle.

11. Remove the bolts that attach the cable retainer to the firewall. Remove the outer retainer and grommet.

12. Remove the inner retainer and grommet from the firewall.

13. Pull the cable (s) out through the firewall.

14. Installation is the reverse of removal. When attaching cables to the front of the shifter assembly, the wider part of the cable end flange should face Up. When attaching the shift cable ends to the shifter with the clips and washers, the toothed edge of the cable eyes should face Up.