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Selector Lever Cable: Removal

NOTE: LH drive shown; RH drive similar.
  1. Remove the upper steering column shroud.
    Fig 1: Removing Upper Steering Column Shroud
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  2. Remove the lower steering column shroud.
    1. Remove the screws.
    2. Remove the lower steering column shroud.
    Fig 2: Removing Lower Steering Column Shroud
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  3. Disconnect the gearshift cable from the steering column bracket.
    1. Disconnect the gearshift cable from the gearshift lever.
    2. Disconnect the gearshift cable from the steering column bracket.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Gearshift Cable From Steering Column Bracket
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  4. Remove the gearshift cable nuts.
    Fig 4: Removing Gearshift Cable Nuts
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  5. Detach the gearshift cable from the transaxle shifter lever.
    Fig 5: Detaching Gearshift Cable From Transaxle Shifter Lever
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  6. Disconnect the gearshift cable from the bracket by depressing the locking tabs at the bracket.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Gearshift Cable From Bracket
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  7. Remove the gearshift cable.
    Fig 7: Removing Gearshift Cable
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