Selector Lever Cable: Removal

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
Remove the battery and battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, BATTERY MOUNTING SYSTEM & BATTERY CABLES article.
Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) and outlet pipe assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM & INTAKE AIR FILTERING SYSTEM article.

NOTE: Excessive bending of the flexible exhaust pipe may cause damage resulting in failure. Support the flexible exhaust pipe with a support wrap or suitable splint.

Fig 1: Identifying Support Wrap

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Support the flexible exhaust pipe, using a suitable wrap.
Disconnect the front exhaust pipe and detach the exhaust hanger isolators. Discard the gasket.

Fig 2: Locating Front Exhaust Pipe Bolts And Exhaust Hanger Isolator
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Disconnect the center exhaust hanger isolator and support the exhaust with wire.

Fig 3: Locating Center Exhaust Hanger Isolator
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Remove the 8 fasteners from and the exhaust heat shield.

Fig 4: Remove/Install Exhaust Heat Shield Fasteners
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Disconnect the selector lever cable from the retainer on the unibody.

Fig 5: Locating Selector Lever Cable
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Disconnect the selector lever cable from the selector lever cable bracket and manual control lever.
1. Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the manual control lever.
2. Depress the tabs on the selector lever cable and remove the selector lever cable from the selector lever cable bracket.
  - Position the selector lever cable aside.
Fig 6: Identifying Selector Lever Cable And Tab
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Remove the floor console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE article.
Remove the selector lever cable from the selector lever.
1. Shift the selector lever to PARK.
2. Unclip the selector lever cable.
3. Unclip the selector lever cable from the selector lever cable bracket.
Fig 7: Removing Selector Lever Cable From Selector Lever Cable Bracket
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Remove the heater core housing cover.
- Unclip the 4 clips.
- Remove the 2 screws.
Fig 8: Locating Heater Core Housing Cover Clips And Screws
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NOTE: When cutting the carpet, use care not to damage the heater core and evaporative core housing.

Fig 9: Cutting Carpet In Center Under Heater Core And Evaporator Core Housing

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Using a suitable tool, cut the carpet in the center under the heater core and evaporator core housing to gain access to the selector lever cable grommet.
1. Begin cutting the carpet where the selector lever cable is exposed and cut the carpet back until the tool no longer fits between the floor and the heater core and evaporator core housing.
2. To cut the carpet further forward, access the carpet with the tool through the LH side of the heater core and evaporator core housing. Cut the carpet far enough forward to be able to position the carpet out from under the heater core and evaporator core housing to access the selector lever cable grommet.
Position the carpet out from under the heater core and evaporator core housing to gain access to the selector lever cable grommet.

Fig 10: Positioning Carpet Out From Under Heater Core And Evaporator Core Housing
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NOTE: Heater core and evaporator core housing removed for clarity.

Fig 11: Locating Selector Lever Cable Grommet Nuts

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Remove the 2 selector lever cable grommet nuts.
Remove the selector lever cable.
- Pull the selector lever cable through the floor panel and remove it through the passenger compartment.