Shift Cable Replacement

Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported (see LIFT & SUPPORT POINTS ).
Shift the transmission into N position.
Remove the center console panel and center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the nut securing the shift cable end (A), then separate the cable end from the shift lever assembly.

Fig 1: Removing Nut Securing Shift Cable End
Rotate the socket holder (A) on the shift cable (B) toward the shift lever a quarter turn, then slide the holder out to remove the shift cable from the shift cable bracket base (C).
NOTE: Do not remove the shift cable by twisting the shift cable guide (D).

Fig 2: Rotating Socket Holder On Shift Cable Toward Shift Lever Quarter Turn
Remove the shift cable guide bracket (A) and grommet (B).

Fig 3: Removing Shift Cable Guide Bracket & Grommet
Remove the shift cable covers (A), then remove the bolts securing the shift cable holder (B).

Fig 4: Removing Shift Cable Covers
Remove the lock bolt securing the control lever (C), then remove the shift cable (D) with the control lever from the control shaft (E).
Insert the new shift cable through the grommet hole, then install the shift cable guide bracket.
Verify that the transmission is in N position on the control shaft.
Install the control lever with the shift cable on the control shaft. Do not bend the shift cable excessively.
Secure the shift cable holder with the bolts on the transmission.
Install the lock bolt with a new lock washer (G), then bend the lock washer tab against the bolt head.
Install the shift cable covers.
Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and verify that the N position indicator light comes on.
If necessary, push the shift cable until i stops, then release it. Pull the shift cable back 2 steps so that the shift position is in N.

Fig 5: Pulling Shift Cable To Shift Position N
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Insert a 6.0 mm (0.24 in.) pin (A) through the positioning hole (B) on the shift lever bracket base and into the positioning hole (C) on the shift lever assembly.

Fig 6: Inserting Pin Through Positioning Hole On Shift Lever Bracket Base
Align the socket holder (A) on the shift cable (B) with the slot in the cable bracket base (C), then slide the holder into the base. Install the shift cable end (D) over the mounting stud (E) by aligning its square hole (F) with the square fitting (G) at the bottom of the stud. Rotate the holder clockwise a quarter turn to secure the shift cable.
NOTE: Do not install the shift cable by twisting the shift cable guide (H).

Fig 7: Aligning Socket Holder On Shift Cable With Slot In Cable Bracket Base
Verify that the shift cable end (A) is properly installed on the mounting stud (B).

Fig 8: Verifying Shift Cable End Is Installed (Properly Installed)

Fig 9: Verifying Shift Cable End Is Installed (Improperly Installed)
If improperly installed, remove the shift cable from the shift cable bracket base, and reinstall the shift cable. Do not install the shift cable end on the mounting stud while the shift cable is on the shift cable bracket base.
Install and tighten the nut.

Fig 10: Installing & Tightening Nut
Remove the 6.0 mm (0.24 in.) pin that aligned the shift lever.
Move the shift lever to each position, and verify that the A/T gear position indicator follows the transmission range switch.
Allow the wheels to rotate freely.
Start the engine, and check the shift lever operation in all gears.
Reinstall the center console, console panel, and related parts (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).