Gearshift Cables: Removal

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
Remove the gearshift cables from the gearshift cables bracket.

Fig 1: Locating Gearshift Cables Of Gearshift Cables Bracket
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Remove the gearshift cable from the gearshift cable clip.

Fig 2: Locating Gearshift Cable Of Gearshift Cable Clip
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Release the 7 retainers and remove the gearshift cables cover.

Fig 3: Locating Gearshift Cables Cover Retainers
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Remove the gearshift cables.
- Using a suitable tool, gently pry the gearshift cables off the transaxle shift control levers.
- Remove the gearshift cables by pulling the lower part of the abutment down and removing from the gearshift cables bracket.
Fig 4: Locating Gearshift Cables
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Remove and discard the 2 exhaust flange nuts and the exhaust flange gasket. Disconnect the exhaust flange.

Fig 5: Locating Exhaust Flange Nuts And Exhaust Flange Gasket
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Remove the 4 cross brace nuts and remove the cross brace.

Fig 6: Identifying Cross Brace Nuts
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Remove the 6 exhaust heat shield fasteners (5 shown in illustration).

Fig 7: Locating Exhaust Heat Shield Fasteners (1 Of 3)
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Fig 8: Locating Exhaust Heat Shield Fasteners (2 Of 3)
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Fig 9: Locating Exhaust Heat Shield Fasteners (3 Of 3)
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Disconnect the exhaust hangers and support the exhaust with wire.

Fig 10: Locating Exhaust Hangers (1 Of 2)
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Fig 11: Locating Exhaust Hangers (2 Of 2)
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Remove the exhaust heat shield.
Remove the 2 gearshift cables grommet nuts.

Fig 12: Locating Gearshift Cables Grommet Nuts
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Remove the floor console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .
Detach the gearshift cables from the gearshift lever.

Fig 13: Locating Gearshift Cables
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NOTE: Heater core and evaporator core housing not shown in illustration.

Fig 14: Removing Gearshift Cables

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Remove the gearshift cables.
1. Release the clips.
2. Push the studs through the floor pan.
3. Push the gearshift cables grommet through the floor pan and remove the gearshift cables through to the vehicle interior.