Shift Cable: Removal

Shift transfer case into NEUTRAL.
Raise vehicle.
Disconnect the shift cable eyelet from the transfer case shift lever (Fig 1 ).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Shift Cable At Transfer Case
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Remove shift cable from the cable support bracket.
Lower vehicle.
Remove any necessary console parts for access to shift lever assembly and shift cable.
Disconnect cable at shift lever and shifter assembly bracket (Fig 2 ).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Transfer Case Shift Cable At Shifter
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Remove the nuts holding the shift cable seal plate to the floor pan (Fig 3 ).

Fig 3: Installing Shift Cable Seal Plates Nut At Floor Pan
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Pull cable through floor panel opening.
Remove transfer case shift cable from vehicle.