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Shift Cable: Removal

  1. Remove instrument panel components. See appropriate INSTRUMENT PANELS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT.
  2. Disconnect shift cable from rod of floor shift assembly. See Figure.
  3. Remove air conditioning condenser assembly. See AUTOMATIC A/C-HEATER SYSTEMS article in HVAC.
  4. Remove air bag sensor assembly center. See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT.
  5. Remove battery.
  6. Remove air cleaner assembly.
  7. Remove air cleaner hose No. 1.
  8. Remove air intake resonator sub-assembly.
  9. Remove shift cable using the following steps:
    1. Remove nut from shift lever. See Figure.
    2. Disconnect shift cable from shift lever.
    3. Remove clip and disconnect shift cable from shift cable bracket. See Figure.
    4. Disconnect shift cable from shift cable clamp.
    5. Disconnect shift cable from shift rod assembly. See Figure.
    6. Remove 2 bolts and shift cable grommet retainer No. 2. See Figure.
    7. Pull out shift cable from body.
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