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Shift Cable Replacement

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  1. Remove the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
  2. Move the shift lever to R.
  3. Remove the nut securing the shift cable end.
    Fig 1: Identifying Shift Cable End
    G06423360Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Unlock the retainer lock (A).
    Fig 2: Unlocking Retainer Lock
    G06423361Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Rotate the socket holder retainer (A) counterclockwise (B) until it stops, and push the retainer lock (C) into the socket holder retainer to lock the retainer.
    Fig 3: Pushing Retainer Lock Into Socket Holder Retainer
    G06423362Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Slide the socket holder (A) away from the bracket as shown to remove the shift cable (B) from the socket holder bracket (C). Do not remove the shift cable by pulling the shift cable guide (D).
    Fig 4: Sliding Socket Holder Away From Bracket
    G06423363Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Do the battery removal procedure (see BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
  8. Remove the air cleaner housing (see AIR CLEANER ELEMENT INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT ).
  9. Remove the battery base (see step  12 on ).
  10. Remove the spring clip (A) and the control pin (B), then separate the shift cable and (C) from the selector control lever (D).
    Fig 5: Identifying Shift Cable Bracket And Spring Clip
    G06423364Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Remove the nuts securing the shift cable bracket (E).
  12. Raise the vehicle on a lift, or apply parking brake, block both rear wheels, and raise the front of the vehicle. Make sure it is securely supported.
  13. 4WD: Remove the bolts (A) securing the propeller shaft protector (B), then remove the propeller shaft protector.
    Fig 6: Propeller Shaft Protector And Heat Shield With Torque Specifications
    G06423365Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  14. Remove the bolts (C) securing the heat shield (D), then remove the heat shield.
  15. Remove the bolt securing the shift cable bracket (A).
    Fig 7: Shift Cable Bracket With Torque Specifications
    G06423366Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  16. Remove the shift cable grommet (B), and pull out the shift cable (C).
  17. Insert a new shift cable through the grommet hole (D), and install the grommet in its hole. Do not bend the shift cable excessively.
  18. Secure the shift cable bracket with the bolt.
  19. Install the heat shield.
  20. 4WD: Install the propeller shaft protector.
  21. Install the shift cable bracket (A) with the nuts.
    Fig 8: Selector Control Lever And Bushing With Torque Specifications
    G06423367Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  22. Attach the shift cable (B) end to the selector control lever (C), then insert the control pin (D) into the selector control lever hole through the shift cable end, and secure the control pin with the spring clip (E).
  23. Install the battery base (see step  81 on ).
  24. Install the air cleaner housing (see AIR CLEANER ELEMENT INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT ).
  25. Do the battery installation procedure (see BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
  26. Adjust the shift cable (see SHIFT CABLE ADJUSTMENT  ).
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