Service Information: Mechanism-Shift: 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: 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

Remove any necessary console parts for access to shift lever assembly and shifter cables. (Refer to BODY/INTERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE - REMOVAL)
If necessary, remove the bolts holding the shield, covering the gearshift and park lock cables, to the floorpan and remove the shield.
Shift transmission into PARK.
Disconnect the transmission shift cable (1) at shift lever (3) and shifter assembly bracket (2). See Fig 1.

Remove the shift cable retainer (2) from the notch in the shifter assembly (2).

Fig 2: Park Lock Cable at Shifter

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1 - PARK LOCK CABLE

2 - SHIFTER ASSEMBLY

3 - SHIFT MECHANISM CAM

Verify the key is in the LOCK position and disconnect the park lock cable (1) from the shifter mechanism cam (3) and the notch in the shifter assembly (3). See Fig 2.

Fig 3: Shifter Wiring Connectors
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1 - SHIFTER ASSEMBLY

2 - WIRING CONNECTORS

Disengage all wiring connectors (2) from the shifter assembly (1). See Fig 3.

Fig 4: Shifter Assembly

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1 - SHIFTER ASSEMBLY

2 - NUTS

3 - GEARSHIFT CABLE

Remove all nuts (2) holding the shifter assembly (1) to the floor pan. See Fig 4.
Remove the shifter assembly (1) from the vehicle.