Shift Cable: Removal

On models with 3.4L engine, remove the throttle body air inlet duct. On models with 3.8L engine, remove air cleaner assembly. On all models, remove the shift cable from the wiring harness clip or strap. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable retainer. Remove the shift cable from the Park/Neutral position switch. See Fig 1 .
Remove the shift cable from the shift cable bracket. See Fig 2 . If equipped with floor console shift control. Remove the front floor console. See appropriate SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEMS article in AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.
Pull the carpet back to expose the shift cable. Remove the shift cable from retaining clip(s) or retainer(s) in the passenger compartment.
Remove the shift cable retainer from the console shift control. Remove the shift cable from the console shift control.
If equipped with a steering column shift control, the left knee bolster bracket. See appropriate SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEMS article in AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. Remove the shift cable from the shift control lever. See Fig 3 . Install a piece of mechanics wire to the end of the shift cable. Remove the shift cable through the hole in the dash. See Fig 4 .

Fig 1: Removing & Installing Selector Cable At Park/Neutral Position Switch

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Fig 2: Removing & Installing Selector Cable Bracket

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Fig 3: Removing & Installing Shift Cable At Steering Column

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Fig 4: Locating Shift Cable Pass-Through At Firewall

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