Removal Procedure
- Ensure the vehicle is in the park position.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Complete the following in order to disconnect the range selector cable (3) from the transmission range selector lever ball stud.
- Insert a flat-bladed tool between the range selector cable end (5) and the range selector lever (1).
- Pry the range selector cable end (5) away from the range selector lever (1).
- Remove the retainer (4) from the range selector cable (3).
- Push the range selector cable locking tabs inward toward each other to release from the bracket (2).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the cowl side trim panel. Refer to Cowl Side Trim Panel Replacement .
- Pull the driver side carpet up, enough to access the range selector cable.
- Pull the cable grommet (2) up through the floor panel.
- Make note of the cable routing under the heat duct (3).
- Use a flat-bladed tool to separate the range selector cable (2) from the transmission range selector lever ball stud (1).
- Release the cable retainer (4) from the shift control assembly (5).
- Remove the range selector cable (3) from the vehicle.
IMPORTANT:
Do not pull on the boot portion of the cable.