Shift Cable Replacement

Remove the front console (see FRONT CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Shift the transmission into the R position.
Remove the nut securing the shift cable end, then separate the cable end from the shift lever.

Fig 1: Separating Cable End From Shift Lever
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Rotate the socket holder (A) on the shift cable (B) a quarter turn; the projection (C) on the socket holder faces direction to remove. Then slide the holder to remove the shift cable from the shift cable bracket base (D).

Fig 2: Removing Shift Cable From Shift Cable Bracket Base
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Remove the shift cable bracket (A) in the cabin, under the dash.

Fig 3: Identifying Loosening Torque Of Shift Cable Bracket Bolt
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Remove the air cleaner housing.
Loosen the locknut (A) on the shift cable (B).

Fig 4: Separating Shift Cable From Control Lever And Shift Cable Bracket
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Remove the spring clip (C) and washers (D), and separate the shift cable from the control lever (E) and the shift cable bracket (F).
Remove the grommet, and pull the shift cable out.

Fig 5: Removing Shift Cable
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Insert the new shift cable through the grommet hole, then install the grommet.
Verify that the transmission is in the R position on the control lever.
Install the shift cable end (A) on the control lever (B). Install the shift cable on its bracket (C), and tighten the locknut (D). Do not bend the shift cable excessively.

Fig 6: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Lock Nut
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Install the plastic washer (E), then the steel washer (F), and install the spring clip (G) in the direction shown.
Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and verify that the R position indicator comes on.
If necessary, push the shift cable (A) until it stops, then release it. Pull the shift cable back one step so that the shift position is in the R position. Do not push and pull the shift cable by holding the shift cable guide (B).

Fig 7: Pushing And Pulling Shift Cable
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Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Insert a 6.0 mm (0.24 in.) pin (A) through the positioning hole (B) on the shift lever bracket base and into the positioning hole (C) on the shift lever. The shift lever is secured in the R position.

Fig 8: Inserting Pin Through Positioning Hole On Shift Lever Bracket Base And Into Positioning Hole
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Align the socket holder (A) on the shift cable (B) with the slot in the bracket base (C), then slide the holder into the base. Install the shift cable end (D) over the mounting stud (E) by aligning its square hole (F) with the square fitting (G) at the bottom of the stud. Rotate the holder a quarter turn to secure the shift cable. Do not install the shift cable by twisting the shift cable guide (H).

Fig 9: Installing Shift Cable
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Verify that the shift cable end (A) is properly installed on the mounting stud (B).

Fig 10: Identifying Proper And Improperly Installed Shift Cable
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If improperly installed, remove the shift cable from the shift cable bracket base, and reinstall the shift cable. Do not install the shift cable end on the mounting stud while the shift cable is on the shift cable bracket base.
Install and tighten the nut.

Fig 11: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Shift Cable Nut
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Remove the 6.0 mm (0.24 in.) pin that was installed to hold the shift lever.
Move the shift lever to each position, and verify that the A/T gear position indicator follows the transmission range switch.
Allow the wheels to rotate freely.
Start the engine, and check the shift lever operation in all gears.
Reinstall the front console (see FRONT CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).