Selector Lever Cable: Removal

All vehicles

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

6 speed transaxle

Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the manual lever.

Fig 1: Locating Selector Lever Cable End
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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

Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the manual lever.

Fig 3: Locating Selector Lever Cable End
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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

Disconnect the 2 wiring harness fasteners and position the RCM wiring harness aside.

Fig 5: Locating Wiring Harness Fasteners
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Position the insulation away from the bulkhead to gain access to the 2 selector lever cable bracket nuts.

Fig 6: Locating Insulation
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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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