CABLE-GEAR SHIFT
REMOVAL
1. Remove the shifter (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/MANUAL/SHIFT MECHANISM - REMOVAL).
2. Raise hood.
3. Remove the resonator.
4. Remove engine cover.
5. Remove air cleaner assembly.
6. Disconnect both battery cables. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM/BATTERY - REMOVAL)
7. Remove battery hold down clamp and bolt, and remove battery.
8. Remove battery tray. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM/TRAY - REMOVAL)
9. Disconnect cables (1) from the shift levers at the transaxle.
CAUTION: Pry up with equal force on both sides of shifter cable isolator bushings to avoid damaging cable isolator bushings.
10. Remove cable retaining clips and remove cables (1) from bracket (3).
11. Remove the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/MANUAL/SHIFT MECHANISM - REMOVAL).
12. Remove cable clips at floor pan.
13. Remove cable assembly (1) from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Gearshift cable bushings must not be lubricated or the bushings will swell and split.
1. Install cable assembly through floor pan opening until grommet is seated.
2. Route transaxle end of cable assembly into engine compartment and over transaxle assembly.
3. Install cables (1) and NEW retaining clips to bracket.
4. Install gearshift cables to mounting bracket and fasten with NEW clips (2). Make sure clips are installed flush to bracket.
5. Connect cables (1) to the shift levers (3) at the transaxle.
6. Install ORC (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER - INSTALLATION).
7. Install shifter (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/MANUAL/SHIFT MECHANISM - INSTALLATION).
8. Install battery tray.
9. Install battery and hold-down clamp.
10. Install the air cleaner assembly.
11. Connect battery cables.