CABLE, Gearshift Control: Removal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Jeep Patriot and 2009 Jeep Compass. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Air Cleaner Assembly

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Remove the air box (1).
Disconnect the negative battery cable (2).

Fig 2: Shifter Cable & Bracket
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Remove shifter cable (2) at transmission bracket (3).
Remove the nut (4) on the shifter cable to shift lever.

Fig 3: Shifter Cable Grommet
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Remove the grommet (1) at the bulkhead.
Remove the shifter. See Transmission and Transfer Case/Automatic - CVT/SHIFTER, Transmission - Removal .

Fig 4: Shifter Cable Clip At Floor
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Squeeze clip (2) at cable (1).

Fig 5: Bracket At Bulkhead
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Pull cable from bracket (2) at bulkhead (1).
Loosen the hold down bolts at the air bag module. Refer to Restraints/MODULE, Occupant Restraint Controller - Removal .

Fig 6: Shifter Cable
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Pull the cable (1, 2) through the bulkhead into the engine compartment.