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Shift Control Cables: Removal

  1. Apply the parking brake.
  2. Shift the transaxle to Neutral.
  3. Remove the console. See FRONT FLOOR CONSOLE  .
  4. Lift up the cable retainers. See Fig 1 .
  5. Disconnect cable ends from the shift control assembly, noting the location for assembly.
  6. Disconnect the cable ends from the transaxle shift levers, noting the location for assembly. See Figure .
  7. Remove the shift cable from the transaxle cable bracket.
  8. Raise and support the vehicle.
  9. Remove the shift cable attachment nut from the underbody.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Remove the left instrument panel closeout panel. See appropriate INSTRUMENT PANELS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT.
  12. Position the driver's side front carpet aside.
  13. Separate the grommet (1) from the floor pan. See Figure .
  14. Remove the cable from the vehicle by pulling the cables through the drivers floor opening.
Fig 1: Disconnecting Cable Retainers
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