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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  2. Remove the front floor console assembly. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement.
  3. Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement.
  4. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement.
  5. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement.
  6. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
  7. Remove the center exhaust pipe assembly.

  8. Object Number: 2012029  Size: SH
  9. Remove the nuts (1) and the front No. 1 floor heat insulator.
  10. Move the shift lever to N.

  11. Object Number: 2011930  Size: SH
  12. Disconnect the end of the transmission control cable assembly (1) from the shift lever assembly.

  13. Object Number: 2011931  Size: SH

    Note: Do not remove the stopper. If the stopper is removed, reinstall it to its original position.

  14. Pull out the stopper of the transmission control cable.
  15. Note: Do not over-rotate the nut as it will come off the internal spring and the transmission control cable will not be reusable.

  16. Rotate the nut counterclockwise approximately 180 degrees, while holding the nut in that position, disconnect the transmission control cable from the shift lever retainer.

  17. Object Number: 2012030  Size: SH
  18. Remove the nut (1) and disconnect the control cable assembly from the control shaft lever.
  19. Remove the clip and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the control cable bracket.

  20. Object Number: 2012031  Size: SH
  21. Disconnect the control cable assembly (1) from the control cable bracket.

  22. Object Number: 2012035  Size: SH
  23. Remove the nut (1) and separate the transmission control cable support.

  24. Object Number: 2012037  Size: SH
  25. Remove the nuts (1) and separate the transmission control cable assembly.
  26. Pull out the transmission control cable assembly.

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2012037  Size: SH

    Note: Before installing the transmission control cable assembly, check that the park/neutral position switch and the shift lever are in neutral.

  1. Put the transmission control cable into the cabin and connect the transmission control cable with the nuts (1). Tighten the nuts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

  2. Object Number: 2012035  Size: SH
  3. Install the transmission control cable support with the nut (1) and tighten to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

  4. Object Number: 2012031  Size: SH
  5. Connect the transmission control cable (1) to the control cable bracket.

  6. Object Number: 2012030  Size: SH
  7. Connect the transmission control cable to the bracket with a new clip.
  8. Connect the transmission control cable assembly to the control shaft lever with the nut (1) and tighten to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

  9. Object Number: 2011961  Size: SH
  10. Turn the nut (2) of the transmission control cable 180 degrees counterclockwise. While holding the nut in place, push in the stopper until the stopper clicks twice.

  11. Object Number: 2011967  Size: SH

    Note: If the stopper cannot be pushed in, slightly turn the nut (1) clockwise and then push in the stopper again.

  12. Install the outer part of the transmission control cable to the shift lever retainer. Check that the spring is positioned properly and push in the stopper.

  13. Object Number: 2011969  Size: SH
  14. Push the claws (1) together at the top of the transmission control cable lock piece. While holding the claws together, push the lugs on the bottom of the lock piece toward each other and upward to pull out the lock piece.

  15. Object Number: 2012012  Size: SH

    Note: Check that the lock piece (1) is pulled up.

  16. Install the cable end all the way to the base of the pin.
  17. Install the cable end to the shift lever assembly.

  18. Object Number: 2012014  Size: SH

    Note: Securely push in the lock piece until it locks.

  19. Push the lock piece into the adjuster case (2).

  20. Object Number: 2012029  Size: SH
  21. Install the front No. 1 floor heat insulator with the nuts (1) and tighten to 6 N·m (53 lb in).
  22. Install the center exhaust pipe assembly.
  23. Install the air cleaner assembly.
  24. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement.
  25. Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement.
  26. Install the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement.
  27. Install the front floor console assembly. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement.
  28. Connect the cable to the negative battery terminal. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  29. Inspect the shift lever position.
  30. Adjust the shift lever position.