Shift Mechanism: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove any necessary console parts for access to shift lever assembly and shifter cables. (Refer to BODY/INTERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE - REMOVAL)
Shift transmission into PARK.

Disconnect the transmission shift cable at shift lever and shifter assembly bracket. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Shift Cables At Shifter

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - SHIFTER ASSEMBLY

2 - GEARSHIFT CABLE

3 - BTSI CABLE

Disconnect the park-interlock cable from the shifter lever and the shifter assembly bracket.
Disengage all wiring connectors from the shifter assembly.
Remove all nuts holding the shifter assembly to the floor pan. See Fig 2.
Remove the shifter assembly from the vehicle.

Fig 2: Transmission Shifter Assembly

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - SHIFTER ASSEMBLY

2 - GEARSHIFT CABLE

3 - PARK-INTERLOCK CABLE

4 - SHIFT CABLE SEAL PLATE

5 - FLOOR PAN