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Selector Lever Cable: Removal

  1. 1.

    With the vehicle in N, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .

  1. 2.

    Position the selector lever in D.
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  1. 3.

    Remove the driveshaft. Refer to: Driveshaft .

  1. 4.

    NOTE: Do not pull or pry on the selector lever cable or the selector lever cable end may be damaged. Use a screwdriver and turn the screwdriver as shown to pry the cable end off the post as close to the post as possible.

    Using a screwdriver, pry the selector lever cable end from the selector lever and remove the selector lever cable retainer bolt.

    Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

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  1. 5.

    Disconnect the selector lever cable from the selector lever assembly.
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  1. 6.

    Remove the heat shield.
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  1. 7.

    Disconnect the selector lever cable from the manual lever and remove the selector lever cable bolt.
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  1. 8.

    Disconnect the selector lever cable retainer from the transmission.
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  1. 9.

    Position a jack stand and a wood block under the transmission support crossmember, remove the bolts and lower the transmission. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle StandsUse the General Equipment: Wooden Block
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  1. 10.

    Disconnect the selector cable retainer and remove the selector lever cable.
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