Gearshift Cable Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Gearshift Knob

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1 - GEARSHIFT KNOB

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
Remove shifter boot/bezel (1) assembly from console by lifting up at mounting ring area. See Fig 2.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Center Console - Typical
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1 - CENTER CONSOLE

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

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
Remove selector cable retaining clip (2) and disconnect from shift lever (3). See Fig 5.

Fig 6: Removing/Installing Air Cleaner Assembly
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1 - AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
Remove air cleaner assy (1). See Fig 6.
Remove battery hold-down clamp and battery. See Fig 7.

Fig 7: Removing/Installing Battery
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1 - BATTERY
Disconnect battery cables and remove the battery (1).

Fig 8: Removing/Installing Battery Tray
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1 - BATTERY TRAY

Remove battery tray (1). See Fig 8.

Fig 9: Gear Shift Cables & Bracket At Transaxle

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1 - TRANSAXLE

2 - GEAR SHIFT CABLE BRACKET

3 - BOLT (3)

4 - CABLE ASSEMBLY

5 -CLIPS (2)

Remove cable retaining clips (5) and remove cables (4) from bracket (2). See Fig 9.
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: Removing/Installing Converter Heat Shield
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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
Raise vehicle on hoist.
Remove remaining grommet plate-to-floor pan screw (2). See Fig 11.
Remove cable assembly (1) from vehicle.