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Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement New Cable Installation Only

Installation Procedure

    Caution: The automatic transaxle range selector cable is made out of two cable sections. After initial connection never separate the two metal couplings from one another. Integrity of the connection of the two metal couplings will be lost if separation of the two metal couplings occurs. When servicing the transaxle remove the cable at the automatic transaxle range selector lever and at the automatic transaxle range selector cable bracket. If either section of the cable needs to be replaced, replace both of the cable sections. Loss of connection integrity of the two metal couplings can cause loss of transaxle shift control which could result in personal injury.

  1. Set the parking brake.
  2. Block the wheels.
  3. Place the transaxle in the Neutral position.
  4. Place the shift control in the Neutral position.
  5. Connect each cable section to the following before connecting the two cable sections:
  6. • To the automatic transaxle range selector lever and shift cable bracket
    • To the column or the console shift control and retainer or wiring harness clip

    Object Number: 161176  Size: SH
  7. Insert the metal end fitting of the shift control cable into the transaxle cable end.
  8. Use the molded end fittings to push the metal end fitting of the shift control cable and the transaxle cable end together until the metal post snaps into place.

  9. Object Number: 161177  Size: SH
  10. Depress the adjuster clip once. This mobilizes the adjuster housing toward the transaxle end fitting.
  11. Line up the end fittings so they slide together until you feel the parts cam together and lock.

  12. Object Number: 161177  Size: SH
  13. Depress the adjuster clip completely. This locks the cable into its adjusted service position.
  14. Pull the conduit in the opposite direction to assure full system adjustment of the shift cable.

  15. Object Number: 161178  Size: SH

    Important: The horseshoe clip with the tab is flush when fully engaged.

  16. Ensure the conduit is fully engaged.

  17. Object Number: 161179  Size: SH
  18. The horseshoe clip with the tab is not flush when not fully engaged.
  19. Install the shift cable retainer and the wiring harness clip or the wiring harness strap.

Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement At PNP Switch

Removal Procedure

    Caution: The automatic transaxle range selector cable is made out of two cable sections. After initial connection never separate the two metal couplings from one another. Integrity of the connection of the two metal couplings will be lost if separation of the two metal couplings occurs. When servicing the transaxle remove the cable at the automatic transaxle range selector lever and at the automatic transaxle range selector cable bracket. If either section of the cable needs to be replaced, replace both of the cable sections. Loss of connection integrity of the two metal couplings can cause loss of transaxle shift control which could result in personal injury.

  1. Remove the air cleaner duct. Refer to Engine Controls.
  2. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable from the wiring harness clip or strap.

  3. Object Number: 161163  Size: SH
  4. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable from the automatic transaxle range selector lever.

  5. Object Number: 161164  Size: SH
  6. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable from the automatic transaxle range selector cable bracket.
  7. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable from the console shift control or the column shift control. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement .
  8. Pull the automatic transaxle range selector cable through the dash from the engine compartment side.

Installation Procedure

  1. Insert the automatic transaxle range selector cable through the dash from the engine compartment side.

  2. Object Number: 161164  Size: SH
  3. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable to the automatic transaxle range selector cable bracket.

  4. Object Number: 161163  Size: SH
  5. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable to the automatic transaxle range selector lever.
  6. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable to the wiring harness clip or strap.
  7. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable to the console shift control or the column shift control. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement .
  8. Adjust the automatic transaxle range selector cable. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement and/or Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment .
  9. Install the air cleaner duct. Refer to Engine Controls.

Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement At Console Shift Control

Removal Procedure

    Caution: The automatic transaxle range selector cable is made out of two cable sections. After initial connection never separate the two metal couplings from one another. Integrity of the connection of the two metal couplings will be lost if separation of the two metal couplings occurs. When servicing the transaxle remove the cable at the automatic transaxle range selector lever and at the automatic transaxle range selector cable bracket. If either section of the cable needs to be replaced, replace both of the cable sections. Loss of connection integrity of the two metal couplings can cause loss of transaxle shift control which could result in personal injury.

  1. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable from wiring harness clips or retainers in the engine compartment.
  2. Remove the console. Refer to Instrument panel, Gages and Console.
  3. Pull the carpet back to expose the automatic transaxle range selector cable. Refer to Seats and Carpet.
  4. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable from retaining clips or retainers in the passenger compartment.

  5. Object Number: 161215  Size: SH
  6. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable retainer from the console shift control.

  7. Object Number: 161209  Size: SH
  8. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable from the console shift control.
  9. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable through the hole in the cowl.
  10. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable from the PNP switch. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement .

Installation Procedure

Caution: The automatic transaxle range selector cable is made out of two cable sections. After initial connection never separate the two metal couplings from one another. Integrity of the connection of the two metal couplings will be lost if separation of the two metal couplings occurs. When servicing the transaxle remove the cable at the automatic transaxle range selector lever and at the automatic transaxle range selector cable bracket. If either section of the cable needs to be replaced, replace both of the cable sections. Loss of connection integrity of the two metal couplings can cause loss of transaxle shift control which could result in personal injury.


    Object Number: 161174  Size: SH
  1. Properly route and position the automatic transaxle range selector cable.
  2. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable to the PNP switch. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 161208  Size: SH
  4. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable through the console shift control bracket.

  5. Object Number: 161209  Size: SH
  6. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable to the console shift control.

  7. Object Number: 161215  Size: SH
  8. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable retainer to the console shift control.
  9. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable to retaining clips or retainers in the passenger compartment.
  10. Install the carpet into position. Refer to Seats and Carpet.
  11. Install the console. Refer to Instrument panel, Gages and Console.
  12. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable to wiring harness clips or retainers in the engine compartment.
  13. Adjust the automatic transaxle range selector cable. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement and/or Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment .

Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement At Column Shift Control

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 161180  Size: SH

    Caution: The automatic transaxle range selector cable is made out of two cable sections. After initial connection never separate the two metal couplings from one another. Integrity of the connection of the two metal couplings will be lost if separation of the two metal couplings occurs. When servicing the transaxle remove the cable at the automatic transaxle range selector lever and at the automatic transaxle range selector cable bracket. If either section of the cable needs to be replaced, replace both of the cable sections. Loss of connection integrity of the two metal couplings can cause loss of transaxle shift control which could result in personal injury.

  1. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable retainer from the stud in the engine compartment.
  2. Remove the steering column trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.

  3. Object Number: 161216  Size: SH
  4. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable from the shift control lever.

  5. Object Number: 161217  Size: SH
  6. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable from the steering column bracket.
  7. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable from the PNP switch. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement .

  8. Object Number: 161171  Size: SH
  9. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable through the hole in the dash.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 161156  Size: SH
  1. Properly route and position the automatic transaxle range selector cable.
  2. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable to the PNP switch. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 161217  Size: SH
  4. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable to the steering column bracket.

  5. Object Number: 161216  Size: SH
  6. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable to the shift control lever.
  7. Install the steering column trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.

  8. Object Number: 161180  Size: SH
  9. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable retainer to the stud in the engine compartment.
  10. Adjust the transaxle side automatic transaxle range selector cable. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment .