Transmission Control Cable Assembly: Removal

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE BATTERY (See REASSEMBLY )
REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL (See SYSTEM DIAGRAM )
REMOVE NO. 2 AIR CLEANER INLET (See SYSTEM DIAGRAM )
REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
REMOVE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
REMOVE AIR CLEANER BRACKET (See REASSEMBLY )
REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT
HINT:

(See REMOVAL )
REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the nut from the control shaft lever.
2. Disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the control shaft lever.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Control Shaft Lever Nut
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3. Remove the clip and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the control cable bracket.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Transmission Control Cable Clip
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4. Disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the No. 2 transmission control cable bracket.
  
  Fig 3: Locating No. 2 Transmission Control Cable Bracket
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5. Remove the 3 bolts and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the vehicle.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Transmission Control Cable Bracket Bolts
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6. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the cable end from the shift lever assembly.
  
  Fig 5: Disconnecting Cable End From Shift Lever Assembly
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7. Turn the nut and disconnect the control cable from the shift lever retainer.