Shift Cable: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. REMOVE SUSPENSION UPPER BRACE
Torque:
74 Nm (755 kgf-cm, 55 ft. lbs.) for bolt
80 Nm (816 kgf-cm, 59 ft. lbs.) for nut
2. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP AND AIR HOSE ASSEMBLY
3. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS
4. DISCONNECT CONTROL CABLES FROM TRANSAXLE





a. Remove the 2 clips and 2 washers.
b. Remove the 2 clips and disconnect the 2 control cables.

HINT: Remove the select cable from the bracket by pressing the projection of the clip.

5. REMOVE SHIFT AND SELECT CONTROL CABLES
a. Remove the fuel tank.





b. Remove the 2 nuts.
Torque: 5.0 Nm (51 kgf-cm, 44 inch lbs.)
c. Remove the driver and passenger seats.
d. Remove the console box.





e. Remove the 8 bolts and the shift lever and control cables assembly.
Torque: 12 Nm (120 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.) for bolt A
Torque: 5.0 Nm (51 kgf-cm, 44 inch lbs.) for bolt B
f. Remove the shift and select control cables from the shift lever assembly.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

NOTICE: When installing the 2 control cables, you must observe the following items.
^ When handling the cable, do not bend the cable less than R130°.
^ Pay thorough attention not to damage the boots.
^ When installing, do not apply force but install it gently.
^ After finishing the installation, check the cable for twist. If there is any irregularity, adjust it.
^ Never reuse the board-type clip to fix the control cable.