Gearshift Cable: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 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: Removing Gearshift Cable Transmission - RFE
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Fig 2: Removing Gearshift Cable Transmission - 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: Removing Gearshift Cable At 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: Removing Gearshift Cable At Steering Column
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Remove gearshift cable from vehicle.