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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 36346 Fascia Retainer Remover

Adjustment Procedure


    Object Number: 944436  Size: SH

    Important: All shifter cable and park lock cable clips are one time usage only. Any service repair requiring cables to be disconnected from the transaxle control cable bracket or shifter assembly will require a cable clip replacement.

  1. Move the control assembly into the N - Neutral position.
  2. Notice: The control cable must be disconnected from the transaxle range switch lever prior to disconnecting it from the control cable bracket. Otherwise damage to the manual shift shaft may result, requiring transaxle disassembly.

  3. Using the Fascia Retainer Remover J 36346 , disconnect the control cable from the transaxle range switch lever.

  4. Object Number: 978158  Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the control cable from the control cable bracket by depressing the control cable retainer clip tabs and pulling up. Discard the clip.

  6. Object Number: 978095  Size: SH
  7. Release the control cable assembly adjustment lock.
  8. Slide the black tab back.

  9. Object Number: 978117  Size: SH
  10. Insert a screwdriver into the slot under the white tab and pull up on the white tab.

  11. Object Number: 944436  Size: SH
  12. Install the control cable into the control cable bracket. Secure with a new control cable retainer clip. An audible snap will be heard when properly installed.

  13. Object Number: 978158  Size: SH
  14. Snap the cable end fitting onto the ball stud of the transaxle range switch lever. An audible snap will be heard when properly installed.

  15. Object Number: 988163  Size: SH
  16. Lock the control cable adjustment tab.
  17. Push down on the white tab to secure in place.

  18. Object Number: 988202  Size: SH
  19. Slide the black tab over the white tab to lock in place.
  20. Verify proper operation.