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Selector Lever Cable: Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
  1. Remove the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner .

    8-Speed Automatic Transmission - 8F35 

    • Disconnect the selector lever cable from the transmission.

    • Remove the selector lever cable bracket bolts and position aside the selector lever cable.

      Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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  2. Disconnect the selector lever cable from the transmission.

    1. Remove the selector lever cable bracket bolt.

      Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

    2. Disengage the selector lever cable holding clip.
    3. Disconnect the selector lever cable from the transmission manual lever.

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  3. Attach a pull cord to the selector lever cable. Use the General Equipment: Draw Cord Use the General Equipment: Adhesive Tape
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  4. Remove the selector lever assembly. Refer to: Selector Lever Assembly .
  5. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
  6. If equipped, remove the retainers and the underbody shield.
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  7. Remove the subframe support bracket.

    1. Remove the nuts.

      Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

    2. Remove the bolts and the subframe support bracket.

      Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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  8. Remove the retainers and position the front floor exhaust system heat shield aside.
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  9. Disconnect the selector lever cable from the clip.
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  10. Separate the floor console LH side trim panel.
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  11. Remove the LH side console housing support bracket.

    1. Remove the bolt.

      Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

    2. Remove the bolts.

      Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    3. Remove the bolts and the LH side console housing support bracket.

      Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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  12. NOTE: Gearshift cables must not be kinked or bent.

    Remove the selector lever cable.

    1. Remove the nuts.

      Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

    2. NOTE: Take extra care not to damage the edges of the component.

      Lift the A/C evaporator and blower assembly and remove the selector lever cable.

    • During installation, make sure cable mount fits flush to floor pan.

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