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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Remove the air cleaner intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.4L or Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.8L.

  2. Object Number: 161181  Size: SH
  3. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable from the wiring harness clip or strap.

  4. Object Number: 629690  Size: SH
  5. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable retainer.

  6. Object Number: 629687  Size: SH
  7. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable from the automatic transaxle range selector lever.
  8. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable from the automatic transaxle range selector cable bracket.

  9. Object Number: 161221  Size: SH
  10. If equipped with a floor console, remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  11. Pull the carpet back to expose the automatic transaxle range selector cable. Refer to Front Floor Panel Carpet Replacement in Interior Trim.
  12. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable retainer from the console shift control.

  13. Object Number: 161220  Size: SH
  14. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable from the console shift control.
  15. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable from the console shift control bracket.

  16. Object Number: 161185  Size: SH
  17. If equipped with a steering column shift control, remove the left knee bolster bracket. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  18. Remove the automatic transmission range selector cable from the shift control lever.

  19. Object Number: 161182  Size: SH
  20. Install a piece of mechanics wire to the end of the automatic transmission range selector cable.
  21. Remove the automatic transmission range selector cable through the hole in the cowl.

Installation Procedure

Caution: Refer to Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 161182  Size: SH
  1. Install the automatic transmission range selector cable through the hole in the cowl.
  2. Remove the mechanics wire from the end of the automatic transmission range selector cable.

  3. Object Number: 161185  Size: SH
  4. If equipped with a steering column shift control, install the automatic transmission range selector cable to the shift control lever.
  5. Install the left knee bolster bracket. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.

  6. Object Number: 161220  Size: SH
  7. If equipped with a floor console shift control, install the automatic transaxle range selector cable to the console shift control bracket.
  8. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable to the console shift control.

  9. Object Number: 161221  Size: SH
  10. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable retainer to the console shift control.
  11. Install the carpet into position. Refer to Front Floor Panel Carpet Replacement in Interior Trim.
  12. Install the Front Floor Console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.

  13. Object Number: 161152  Size: SH
  14. Properly route and position the automatic transmission range selector cable.

  15. Object Number: 629687  Size: SH
  16. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable to the automatic transaxle range selector cable bracket.
  17. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable to the automatic transaxle range selector lever.

  18. Object Number: 629690  Size: SH
  19. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable retainer.

  20. Object Number: 161176  Size: SH
  21. Place the transaxle in the Neutral position.
  22. Place the shift control in the Neutral position.
  23. Connect each cable section to the following before connecting the two cable sections.
  24. • Insert the metal end fitting of the shift control cable into the transaxle cable end.
    • 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.
  25. Depress the adjuster clip once. This mobilizes the adjuster housing toward the transaxle end fitting.
  26. Line up the end fittings so they slide together until you feel the parts cam together and lock.

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

  30. Object Number: 161178  Size: SH

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

  31. Ensure the conduit is fully engaged.

  32. Object Number: 161179  Size: SH
  33. The horseshoe clip with the tab is not flush when not fully engaged.

  34. Object Number: 161181  Size: SH
  35. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable to the wiring harness clip or strap.
  36. Adjust the automatic transaxle range selector cable. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment .
  37. Install the air cleaner intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.4L or Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.8L.