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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 36346 Fascia Retainer Remover

Removal Procedure

    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 shiftier assembly will require a cable clip replacement.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
  2. Remove the right and left console trim panels. Refer to Front Floor Console Side Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side and Front Floor Console Side Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side.

  3. Object Number: 944208  Size: SH
  4. Using the J 36346 , disconnect the shifter cable from the control assembly pin.
  5. Remove the shifter cable retainer clip and remove the cable from the control assembly. Discard the clip.

  6. Object Number: 944348  Size: SH
  7. Disconnect the park lock cable assembly from the pin on the control assembly.
  8. Depress the tab on the park lock cable and remove the cable from the control assembly. Discard the park lock cable clip.

  9. Object Number: 945404  Size: SH
  10. Remove the indicator bulb by rotating the bulb a ¼  turn and pulling out.

  11. Object Number: 944353  Size: SH
  12. Disconnect the control assembly electrical connectors.

  13. Object Number: 944361  Size: SH
  14. Remove the nuts from the control assembly.
  15. Remove the control assembly and replace if necessary.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 944361  Size: SH
  1. Install the control assembly.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the control assembly bolts.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the control assembly to bracket bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 944353  Size: SH
  5. Connect the control assembly electrical connectors.

  6. Object Number: 945404  Size: SH
  7. Install the indicator bulb by inserting and rotating one-quarter turn.

  8. Object Number: 944348  Size: SH
  9. Install the park lock cable onto the control assembly using a new clip.
  10. Connect the park lock cable onto the control assembly pin.

  11. Object Number: 944208  Size: SH

    Important: The secondary clip is not required for service. Make sure the shifter cable is fully engaged into the shiftier control.

  12. Install the shifter cable onto the control assembly. Secure with a new shiftier cable retainer clip.
  13. Connect the shifter cable onto the control assembly pin.
  14. Install the right and left console trim panels. Refer to Front Floor Console Side Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side and Front Floor Console Side Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side.
  15. Enable SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.