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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the console. Refer to Console Replacement .

  2. Object Number: 1581379  Size: SH
  3. Lift up on the cable retainers (2, 3).
  4. Remove the cables (1, 5) from the shifter (4).
  5. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement for the 3.9L engine.

  6. Object Number: 1581378  Size: SH
  7. Disconnect the select cable (3) from the transaxle select lever (1).
  8. Disconnect the shift cable (4) from the transaxle shift lever (5).
  9. Remove both cables from the underhood cable bracket (2).

  10. Object Number: 1581377  Size: SH
  11. Separate the grommet (2) from the cowl (3).
  12. Pull the cables (1, 4) through the cowl opening.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1581377  Size: SH
  1. Insert the cables (1, 4) through the cowl opening.
  2. Install the grommet flush with the cowl opening.

  3. Object Number: 1581378  Size: SH
  4. Install both cables into the underhood bracket (2).
  5. Connect the shift cable (4) to the transaxle shift lever (5).
  6. Connect the select cable (3) to the transaxle select lever (1).

  7. Object Number: 1581372  Size: SH
  8. Lift the selector shaft enough to insert a #11 drill bit (1) or equivalent into the transaxle shift alignment holes.

  9. Object Number: 1581379  Size: SH
  10. Insert the cables (1, 5) into the cable retainers (2, 3).
  11. Install the cables (1, 5) to the shifter (4).

  12. Object Number: 1581374  Size: SH
  13. Insert two #22 drill bits (1) or equivalent into the shift control assembly alignment holes.

  14. Object Number: 1617433  Size: SH
  15. Press down on the cable retainers.

  16. Object Number: 1581374  Size: SH
  17. Remove the two #22 drill bits (1) from the shift control assembly alignment holes.
  18. Install the console. Refer to Console Replacement .

  19. Object Number: 1581372  Size: SH
  20. Remove the #11 drill bit (1) from the transaxle selector shaft alignment holes.
  21. Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement for the 3.9L engine.