Cable, Gearshift Control: Removal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Jeep Patriot and 2012 Jeep Compass. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Air Cleaner Assembly

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Remove the air box (1). Refer to Fig 1.
Disconnect the negative battery cable (2).

Fig 2: Shifter Cable And Bracket
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Remove shifter cable (2) at transmission bracket (3). Refer to Fig 2.
Remove the nut (4) on the shifter cable to shift lever.

Fig 3: Shifter Cable Grommet
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Remove the grommet (1) at the bulkhead.
Remove the shifter. Refer to SHIFTER, TRANSMISSION, REMOVAL .

Fig 4: Shifter Cable Clip AT Floor
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Squeeze clip (2) at cable (1).

Fig 5: Clip And Cable
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Pull cable from bracket (2) at bulkhead (1).
Loosen the hold down bolts at the air bag module. Refer to MODULE, OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER, REMOVAL .

Fig 6: Shifter Cable
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Pull the cable (1, 2) through the bulkhead into the engine compartment.