Transmission Control Cable: Removal: Removal

REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the console box. Refer to REMOVAL .
2. w/ Refrigerated Cool Box:
  Remove the console box. Refer to REMOVAL .
REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
1. Move the shift lever to N.
2. Disconnect the transmission control cable end from the shift lever.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Control Cable Assembly
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3. Rotate the socket counterclockwise approximately 180° and, while holding the socket in that position, disconnect the transmission control cable from the shift lever retainer.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Control Cable Socket
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  NOTE:
  Do not over-rotate the socket as it will come off the internal spring and the transmission control cable will not be reusable.
4. Remove the nut and clip and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the automatic transmission.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Control Cable Assembly Nut & Clip
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5. Disconnect the end of the transmission control cable from the shift lever assembly.
6. Remove the 2 nuts and disconnect the ground cable and transmission control cable support.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Ground & Transmission Control Cable Support
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7. Remove the 2 nuts and detach the 3 claws, and then pull out the transmission control cable.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Transmission Control Cable Nuts & Claws
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