Gearshift Cable

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Dodge Magnum, 2008 Dodge Charger, and 2008 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Disconnect Shift Cable

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1 - GEARSHIFT CABLE

2 - SUPPORT BRACKET

3 - MANUAL LEVER

Shift transmission into PARK.
Raise vehicle.

Disengage the gearshift cable (1) eyelet at transmission manual shift lever (3) and pull cable out of 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 as necessary to access the shift mechanism and cables. Refer to REMOVAL .
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.