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Shift Cable (Column End): Removal

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  1. Removal Procedure Place the gearshift lever to the PARK position. Raise and support the vehicle. Ensure the transmission manual shaft is positioned to mechanical Park. Remove the range selector cable end (2) from the transmission range selector lever ball stud (1). Locate the center connector on the shift cable. See Figure.
    2. NOTE: Do not reuse the existing E-clip. Discard the removed E-clip.
  2. Pull back the white plastic cover (1) on the center connector. See Figure. Pull up on the center tabs of the lock button (2). See Figure. Ensure the gearshift lever remained in the PARK position for the best possible access to the E-clip. See Figure. Remove the E-clip by pulling radially on the center section of the E-clip.
  3. Pull the range selector cable center connector ends apart. Lower the vehicle and ensure that the gearshift lever is still in the PARK position. Remove the instrument panel knee bolster. See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION in appropriate SHIFT INTERLOCK article in AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. Pull back the carpet and insulation around the driver's area.
  4. Remove the cable end (1) from the steering column ball stud. Remove the retainer (2) securing the cable to the steering column. See Figure. Depress the tangs and remove the cable from the steering column bracket. Remove the bolt securing the cable support to the brace. See Figure.
    NOTE: Avoid unnecessary twisting/bending of the range selector cable when removing the cable from the support.
  5. Remove the range selector cable from the support. See Figure. Remove the cable grommet from the floor panel. Raise the vehicle. Remove the 2 clips on the cable from the floor panel reinforcement.
  6. Remove the cable from the clips on the transfer case, if equipped. Remove the front half (column end) of the range selector cable assembly from the vehicle.
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