Selector Lever Cable: Removal

All vehicles 

1. Remove the heater core and evaporator core housing. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL .
2. Remove the restraint control module (RCM). For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .

6 speed transaxle 

3. Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
4. Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the manual control lever.
Fig 1: Locating Selector Lever Cable End
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5. Release the 2 tabs and remove the selector lever cable from the selector lever cable bracket.
Fig 2: Locating Tabs
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FNR5 transaxle 

6. Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the manual control lever.
Fig 3: Locating Selector Lever Cable End
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7. Release the 2 tabs and remove the selector lever cable from the selector lever cable bracket.
Fig 4: Locating Selector Lever Cable Locking Tabs
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All vehicles 

8. Disconnect the 2 wiring harness fasteners and position the RCM wiring harness aside.
Fig 5: Locating Wiring Harness Fasteners
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9. Position the insulation blanket away from the bulkhead to gain access to the 2 selector lever cable bracket nuts.
Fig 6: Locating Insulation
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10. Remove the 2 selector lever cable grommet nuts and remove the selector lever cable through the interior of the vehicle.
Fig 7: Locating Selector Lever Cable Grommet Nuts
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