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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Ensure the vehicle is in the park position.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

  3. Object Number: 1302081  Size: SH

    Important: Do not pull on the boot portion of the cable.

  4. Complete the following in order to disconnect the range selector cable (3) from the transmission range selector lever ball stud.
  5. 3.1. Insert a flat-bladed tool between the range selector cable end (5) and the range selector lever (1).
    3.2. Pry the range selector cable end (5) away from the range selector lever (1).
  6. Remove the retainer (4) from the range selector cable (3).
  7. Push the range selector cable locking tabs inward toward each other to release from the bracket (2).
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Remove the cowl side trim panel. Refer to Cowl Side Trim Panel Replacement .
  10. Pull the driver side carpet up, enough to access the range selector cable.

  11. Object Number: 1563042  Size: SH
  12. Pull the cable grommet (2) up through the floor panel.
  13. Make note of the cable routing under the heat duct (3).

  14. Object Number: 1563036  Size: SH
  15. Use a flat-bladed tool to separate the range selector cable (2) from the transmission range selector lever ball stud (1).
  16. Release the cable retainer (4) from the shift control assembly (5).
  17. Remove the range selector cable (3) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1563042  Size: SH
  1. Insert the range selector cable through the floor panel and seat the cable grommet (2).
  2. Route the range selector cable under the heat duct (3).

  3. Object Number: 1563036  Size: SH
  4. Install the range selector cable (3) to the shift control assembly (5).
  5. Ensure the cable retainer (4) is secured to the shift control assembly (5).
  6. Push the range selector cable end (2) onto the range selector lever ball stud (1).
  7. Reposition the drivers side carpet to the floor panel.
  8. Inspect below the accelerator pedal for binding, to ensure full range of motion.
  9. Install the cowl side trim panel. Refer to Cowl Side Trim Panel Replacement .
  10. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

  11. Object Number: 1302081  Size: SH
  12. Install the range selector cable (3) to the bracket (2).
  13. Install the retainer (4) to the range selector cable (3).
  14. Remove and discard the primary lock lockout pin if a new cable is being installed.
  15. Install the range selector cable end (5) to the range selector lever (1).
  16. Adjust the automatic transmission range selector cable. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment .
  17. Lower the vehicle.