Removal Procedure

Shift the floor shift control to NEUTRAL.
If replacing a damaged cable, be sure that BOTH the floor shift control and the transmission are in NEUTRAL.
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Disconnect the intermediate pipe to gain access to the cable at the transmission control assembly. Refer to Intermediate Pipe Replacement .
Remove the driveline tunnel closeout panel. Refer to Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Reinforcement Replacement .

Fig 1: Identifying Shift Control Cable & End Clip

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NOTE: Use care to not suddenly jerk the shift control cable during disassembly, the shift control cable rod end guide tubes are EXTREMELY INFLEXIBLE and capable of only a SLIGHT bend.

Using a large flat-bladed screwdriver, CAREFULLY release the shift control cable end clip (1) from the floor shift control arm stud.
Remove the shift control cable (2) from the driveline tunnel bracket.
1. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, pry the cable retaining staple clip from the cable.
2. Depress the cable retaining tabs.
3. While depressing the tabs, push the tabs through the hole in the driveline tunnel bracket.
4. Slide the cable out of the bracket slot.

Fig 2: Identifying Shift Control Cable Components

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CAREFULLY release the shift control cable end clip (1) from the transmission shift lever stud.
Remove the shift control cable (3) from the shift control cable bracket.
1. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, pry the shift cable retaining staple clip (2) from the cable.
2. Depress the shift cable retaining tabs.
3. While depressing the tabs, push the tabs through the hole in the shift cable bracket.
4. Slide the cable out of the bracket slot.