Cable, Shift: Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Fiat 500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

Make sure the rubber grommet in the floor pan is fully seated to prevent water leaking into the passenger compartment.

Fig 1: Shifter Cable & Retaining Clip

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Install the shifter cable to the vehicle.
Install the shifter cable (2) to the retaining clip (1).

Fig 2: Shifter Cable Grommet
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Push the shifter cable grommet (1) through the floor from beneath the vehicle.
Lower the vehicle.
Seat the rubber grommet into the floor pan. Ensure that the grommet is fully engaged to the floor pan.
Install the shifter. Refer to SHIFTER, TRANSMISSION, INSTALLATION .

Fig 3: Shift Cable, Bracket & Tabs
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Install the shift cable (1) to the bracket (2). Make sure the lock tab (3) on the shift cable is fully seated.
Connect the shift cable (1) to the transaxle manual valve lever.
Install the battery tray. Refer to TRAY, BATTERY, INSTALLATION .
Adjust the shifter cable. Refer to CABLE, SHIFT, ADJUSTMENTS .