Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

A/T Range Selector Cable Replacement (A/T Shift Control)

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to The automatic transaxle range selector lever cable is made in Service Precautions.





1. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable from wiring harness clip(s) or retainer(s) in the engine compartment.
2. Remove the Front Floor Console. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.
3. Pull the carpet back to expose the automatic transaxle range selector cable. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement in Body and Frame.
4. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable from retaining clip(s) or retainer(s) in the passenger compartment.
5. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable retainer from the console shift control.





6. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable from the console shift control.





7. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable through the hole in the cowl.
8. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable from the PNP switch. Refer to A/T Range Selector Cable Replacement (A/T PNP Switch).


Installation Procedure

Caution: Refer to The automatic transaxle range selector lever cable is made in Service Precautions.





1. Properly route and position the automatic transaxle range selector cable.
2. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable to the PNP switch. Refer to A/T Range Selector Cable Replacement (A/T PNP Switch).





3. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable through the console shift control bracket.





4. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable to the console shift control.





5. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable retainer to the console shift control.
6. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable to retaining clip(s) or retainer(s) in the passenger compartment.
7. Install the carpet into position. Refer to Carpet Replacement - Front in Body and Frame.
8. Install the console. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.
9. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable to wiring harness clip(s) or retainer(s) in the engine compartment.
10. Adjust the automatic transaxle range selector cable. Refer to A/T Range Selector Cable Replacement (New Cable Installation) and/or A/T Range Selector Cable Adjustment.