Removal Procedure

Remove the manual shift lever from the vehicle. Refer to Manual Selector Replacement .
Remove the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) from the vehicle. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Replacement in SIR.
Disconnect the HO2S electrical sensor. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Position 2 (FWD) or Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Position 2 (AWD) in Engine Controls - 1.8L (LV6).
Remove the air cleaner assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Air Cleaner Element Replacement in Engine Controls - 1.8L (LV6).
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Remove the exhaust pipe from the vehicle. Refer to Front Pipe Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
Remove the front heat shield from the vehicle.
Remove the cable retaining clip, then disconnect the cable from the bracket.

Fig 1: View Of Shift Select Cable And Cable Support Bracket

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Fig 2: View Of Shift Select Cable Bracket Nuts

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Fig 3: Disconnecting/Connecting Shift Select Cable From Bracket

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Using a screwdriver, disconnect the shift select cable from the bracket.
Disconnect the shift select cable from the transaxle.
Lower the vehicle.
Remove the shift select cable from the vehicle.
Inspect the shift select cable for kinks, fraying, or excessive wear. Replace as necessary.