Service Information: Cable-Gearshift: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2006 Dodge Charger, and 2006 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Disconnecting/Connecting Shift Cable

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1 - GEARSHIFT CABLE

2 - GEARSHIFT CABLE BRACKET

3 - MANUAL SHIFT LEVER

Shift transmission into PARK.
Raise vehicle.

Disengage the gearshift cable (1) eyelet at transmission manual shift lever (3) and pull cable out of the mounting bracket (2). See Fig 1.

Fig 2: Gearshift Cable at Shifter Assembly

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1 - GEARSHIFT CABLE

2 - CABLE RETAINER AND NOTCH

3 - SHIFTER ASSEMBLY PIN

4 - SHIFT LEVER

5 - ADJUSTMENT BOLT

Lower the vehicle.
Remove the floor console (Refer to BODY/INTERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE - REMOVAL) as necessary to access the shift mechanism and cables.
If necessary, remove the bolts holding the shield, covering the gearshift and park lock cables, to the floorpan and remove the shield.
Remove the gearshift cable (1) from the shift lever pin (3). See Fig 2.
Remove the gearshift cable retainer (2) from the notch (2) in the shifter assembly.

Fig 3: Gearshift Cable Grommet
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1 - GEARSHIFT CABLE

2 - GROMMET
From under the hood, remove the shift cable grommet (2) from the dash panel. See Fig 3.
Remove gearshift cable (1) from vehicle.