Shift Cable Replacement

Remove the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Move the shift lever to R.
Remove the nut securing the shift cable end.

Fig 1: Identifying Shift Cable Replacement And Nut
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Unlock the retainer (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Unlock Retainer
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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: Identifying Socket Holder Retainer And Retainer Lock
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Slide the socket holder (A) away from the bracket as shown to remove the shift cable (B) from the shift cable bracket (C). Do not remove the shift cable by pulling the shift cable guide (D).

Fig 4: Identifying Socket Holder, Shift Cable Bracket And Shift Cable Guide
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Raise the vehicle on a lift, or apply the parking brake, block both rear wheels, and raise the front of the vehicle. Make sure it is securely supported.
Vehicles with JHM VINs: Remove the shift cable cover (A).

Fig 5: Identifying Shift Cable Cover, Spring Clip, Control Pin, Selector Control Lever And Shift Cable Bracket
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Vehicles with JHM VINs: Remove the spring clip (B) and the control pin (C), and separate the shift cable end (D) from the selector control lever (E). Remove the two bolts securing the shift cable bracket (F).
Vehicles with 1HG VINs: Remove the shift cable cover (A), and remove the two bolts securing the shift cable bracket (B).

Fig 6: Identifying Shift Cable Cover, Shift Cable Bracket, Lock Washer, Lock Bolt And Selector Control Shaft
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Vehicles with 1HG VINs: Pry up the lock tab of the lock washer (C), and remove the lock bolt (D) and the lock washer, then separate the shift cable (E) from the selector control shaft (F).
Remove the heat shield.

Fig 7: Heat Shield With Torque Specifications
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Remove the bolts securing the shift cable bracket (A).

Fig 8: Shift Cable Bracket, Shift Cable Grommet And Grommet Hole With Torque Specifications
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Remove the shift cable grommet (B), and pull out the shift cable (C).
Insert a new shift cable through the grommet hole (D), and install the grommet in its hole. Do not bend the shift cable excessively.
Install the shift cable bracket.
Install the heat shield.
Install the shift cable to the transmission.
- For vehicles with JHM VINs, go to step 19.
- For vehicles with 1HG VINs, go to step 22.
Vehicles with JHM VINs: Install the shift cable bracket (A) with the two bolts (B).

Fig 9: Shift Cable Bracket, Shift Cable End, Selector Control Lever, Control Pin And Spring Clip With Torque Specifications
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Vehicles with JHM VINs: Attach the shift cable end (C) to the selector control lever (D), then insert the control pin (E) into the control lever hole through the shift cable end, and secure the control pin with the spring clip (F). Do not bend the shift cable excessively.
Vehicles with JHM VINs: Install the shift cable cover (G).
Vehicles with 1HG VINs: Install the selector control lever (A) over the selector control shaft (B). Secure the control lever with a new lock washer (C) and the lock bolt (D), then bend the lock tab of the lock washer against the bolt head. Do not bend the shift cable excessively.

Fig 10: Selector Control Lever, Selector Shaft, Lock Washer, Lock Bolt And Shift Cable Bracket With Torque Specifications
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Vehicles with 1HG VINs: Install the shift cable bracket (E) with the two bolts (F).
Vehicles with 1HG VINs: Install the shift cable cover (G).
Install the shift cable on the shift lever, and adjust the shift cable (see SHIFT CABLE ADJUSTMENT ).
Install the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).