Gearshift Cable: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Dodge Dakota. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Shift transmission into PARK.
Raise vehicle.
Disengage cable eyelet at transmission shift lever and pull cable adjuster out of mounting bracket (Fig 1) or (Fig 2).

Fig 1: Disengaging Cable Eyelet At Transmission Shift Lever - RFE
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Fig 2: Disengaging Cable Eyelet At Transmission Shift Lever - RE
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Lower the vehicle.
Remove the dash panel insulation pad as necessary to access the gearshift cable grommet (Fig 3).

Fig 3: Gearshift Cable at the Dash Panel
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Remove grommet from the dash panel.
Remove any steering column trim necessary to access the gearshift cable and BTSI mechanism.
Disconnect the BTSI wiring connector.
Disconnect cable at lower column bracket and shift lever pin and pull the cable through the dash panel opening into the vehicle (Fig 4).

Fig 4: Disconnecting Cable At Lower Column Bracket And Shift Lever Pin
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Remove gearshift cable from vehicle.