Shift Cable: Service and Repair

M/T Shift Cable Removal and Installation

Removal

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS Component Location Index Locations and the SRS Precautions and Procedures Service and Repair before doing repair or service.

1. M/T Shift Lever Knob





1. Lower the shift lever boot (A) to release the hooks from the boot.

2. Loosen the shift lever boot ring (B).

3. Remove the shift lever knob (C).

4. Remove the shift lever boot ring.

2. Center Console Panel





1. Remove the center console panel (A).

3. Cup Holder Panel Assembly





1. Remove the cup holder panel assembly (A).

4. Center Console





1. Remove the bolts (A).

2. Disconnect the connector (B).





3. Remove the console box mat (A).

4. Remove the bolts (B).





5. Disconnect the connector (A).





6. Remove the center console (A).

5. M/T Shift Lever Assembly





1. Remove the harness clamp (A).





2. Remove the lock pin (A).

3. Remove the washer (B).





4. Remove the clamp (A).

5. Disconnect the shift cable (B) from the shift lever (C).





6. Remove the bracket (A).





7. Remove the bolts (A).





8. Unlock the retainer lock (A).

9. Rotate the socket holder retainer (B) counterclockwise (C) until it stops, and push the retainer lock (D) into the socket holder retainer to lock the retainer.

10. Slide the socket holder (E) and the shift cable (F) out of the shift cable bracket (G).

NOTE: Do not remove the shift cable by pulling the shift cable guide (H).

6. Air Cleaner Assembly





1. Disconnect the intake air duct (A) and the intake air pipe (B).

2. Remove the harness clamp (C).

3. Remove the air cleaner (D).

7. Shift Cable M/T Side





1. Remove the lock pins (A).

2. Remove the shift cable clips (B).

3. Disconnect the shift cables from the change lever assembly (C).

8. Vehicle Lift

1. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.

9. Under-Floor TWC





1. Remove the under-floor TWC (A).

10. Shift Cable





1. Remove the heat shield (A).





2. Remove the shift cable brackets (A).

3. Remove the shift cable grommet (B), and pull out the shift cables.

NOTE: Do not bend the shift cable excessively.

Installation

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS Component Location Index Locations and the SRS Precautions and Procedures Service and Repair before doing repair or service.

1. Shift Cable





1. Insert the shift cables through the grommet hole (A).

NOTE: Do not bend the shift cable excessively.

2. Install the shift cable grommet in its hole.

3. Install the shift cable brackets.





4. Install the heat shield (A).

2. Under-Floor TWC





1. Install the under-floor TWC (A) with new gaskets (B).

3. Shift Cable M/T Side





1. Apply a light coat of silicone grease (P/N 08C30- B0234M) to the shift cable ends (A).

NOTE: Make sure not to get any silicone grease on the terminal part of the connectors and switches, especially if you have silicone grease on your hands or gloves.

2. Install a new shift cable clips (B).

3. Connect the shift cable ends to the change lever assembly (C).

4. Install the lock pins (D).

4. Air Cleaner Assembly





1. Install the air cleaner (A).

2. Install the harness clamp (B).

3. Connect the intake air pipe (C) and the intake air duct (D).

5. M/T Shift Lever Assembly









1. Align the socket holder (A) on the shift cables (B) with the slot in the bracket base (C).

2. Slide the socket holder into the bracket base.

3. Install the shift cable ends (D) to the shift lever assembly (E).

NOTE: When installing the shift cable (shift lever side), position the serrated side (F) facing up.





4. Install the shift lever assembly (A).





5. Install the bracket (A).





6. Install the washer (A).

7. Install the lock pin (B).





8. Install the harness clamp (A).

6. Center Console





1. Install the center console (A).





2. Connect the connector (A).





3. Install the bolts (A).

4. Install the console box mat (B).





5. Connect the connector (A).

6. Install the bolts (B).

7. Cup Holder Panel Assembly





1. Install the cup holder panel assembly (A).

8. Center Console Panel





1. Install the center console panel (A).

9. M/T Shift Lever Knob





1. Install and turn the shift lever boot ring (A) until it reaches the bottom of the threads on the shift lever.

2. Turn the shift lever knob (B) until the shift lever knob contacts the shift lever boot ring.

3. Tighten the shift lever boot ring and the shift lever knob together with the shift pattern properly aligned.

4. Connect the shift lever boot (C).