Tools Required

J 36346 Fascia Retainer Remover

1. Set the parking brake.
2. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
3. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .



4. Using the J 36346 , disconnect the shift control cable (1) from the transaxle range switch lever (4).
5. Depress the shift control cable retainer clip tabs (2) and remove the shift control cable from the shift control cable bracket (3).
6. Remove the shift control lever knob. Refer to Transmission Control Lever Knob Replacement .
7. Remove the console. Refer to Console Replacement .
8. Ensure that the shift control range select lever is in the park (P) position.



9. Using the J 36346 , disconnect the shift control cable from the shift control range select lever pin.
10. Depress the shift control cable retainer clip tabs and remove the cable from the shift control.



11. Remove the shift control cable grommet from the cowl.
12. Note the shift control cable routing and remove the shift control cable from the vehicle.

Important: Ensure the shift control cable is routed exactly as originally positioned in the vehicle to avoid coming into contact with potential hazards such as hot, sharp, and moving objects.




1. Secure the shift control cable grommet by pressing the cable into the pass-thru hole in the cowl.
2. Ensure that the shift control range select lever is in the park (P) position.



3. Install the shift control cable to the shift control.
4. Install the shift control cable onto the shift control range select lever pin.
5. Install the console. Refer to Console Replacement .
6. Install the shift control lever knob. Refer to Transmission Control Lever Knob Replacement .



7. Install the shift control cable (2) to the shift control cable bracket (3). Ensure the shift control cable retaining tabs fully engage the shift control cable bracket.
8. Connect the shift control cable (1) to the transaxle range switch lever (4).
9. Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
10. Adjust the shift control cable. Refer to Shift Control Cable Adjustment .
11. Enable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
12. Release the parking brake.