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Gear Shift Cable: Removal

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Fig 1: Gearshift Knob Removal/Installation
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1 - GEARSHIFT KNOB
  1. Pull up on gearshift knob (1) with moderate force to remove from gearshift mechanism. See Fig 1.
    Fig 2: Gearshift Boot
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    1 - GEARSHIFT BOOT
  2. Remove shifter boot/bezel (1) assembly from console by lifting up at mounting ring area. See Fig 2.
    Fig 3: Center Console Removal/Installation-Typical
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    1 - CENTER CONSOLE
  3. Remove the center console (1) assembly if equipped. See Fig 3.
    Fig 4: Crossover Cable at Shifter Assembly
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    1 - GROMMET PLATE NUT
    2 - SHIFTER
    3 - CROSSOVER CABLE
    4 - CLIP
  4. Remove crossover cable retaining clip (4) and disconnect from shift lever (3). See Fig 4.
    Fig 5: Selector Cable at Shifter Assembly
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    1 - SHIFTER
    2 - CLIP
    3 - SELECTOR CABLE
  5. Remove selector cable retaining clip (2) and disconnect from shift lever (3). See Fig 5.
    Fig 6: Air Cleaner Assembly Removal/Installation
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    1 - AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
  6. Remove air cleaner assy (1). See Fig 6.
  7. Remove battery hold-down clamp and battery. See Fig 7.
    Fig 7: Battery Removal/Installation
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    1 - BATTERY
  8. Disconnect battery cables and remove the battery (1).
    Fig 8: Battery Tray Removal/Installation
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    1 - BATTERY TRAY
  9. Remove battery tray (1). See Fig 8.
    Fig 9: Gear Shift Cables and Bracket at Transaxle
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    1 - TRANSAXLE
    2 - GEAR SHIFT CABLE BRACKET
    3 - BOLT (3)
    4 - CABLE ASSEMBLY
    5 -CLIPS (2)
  10. Remove cable retaining clips (5) and remove cables (4) from bracket (2). See Fig 9.
  11. Disconnect cables (4) from the shift levers at the transaxle (1). See Fig 9.
    CAUTION: Pry up with equal force on both sides of shifter cable isolator bushings to avoid damaging cable isolator bushings.
    Fig 10: Converter Heat Shield Removal/Installation
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    1 - CONVERTER HEAT SHIELD

    Remove converter heat shield. See Fig 10.

    Fig 11: Shift Cable Assembly at Floor Pan
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    1 - CABLE ASSEMBLY
    2 - GROMMET PLATE
  12. Raise vehicle on hoist.
  13. Remove remaining grommet plate-to-floor pan screw (2). See Fig 11.
  14. Remove cable assembly (1) from vehicle.