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Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement New Cable Installation

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the cable from the transmission.
  2. Remove the Closeout/Insulator Panel Left. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console.
  3. Remove the IPTrim Panel Lower. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console.

  4. Object Number: 97242  Size: SH
  5. Remove the cable retaining clip and the cable at the steering column.
  6. Remove the cable assembly through the hole in the cowl.

Installation Procedure

  1. Properly route the cable. Position the cable.

  2. Object Number: 97242  Size: SH
  3. Install the cable and the retaining clip at the steering column.
  4. Install the IP trim Panel Lower. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  5. Install the Closeout/Insulator Panel Left. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Colsole.
  6. Install the cable at the transaxle.
  7. Adjust the cable. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment .

Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement AT PNP Switch

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the throttle body air inlet duct. Refer to Engine Controls.
  2. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable from the wiring harness clip or strap.

  3. Object Number: 161163  Size: SH
  4. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable from the automatic transaxle range selector lever.

  5. Object Number: 161164  Size: SH
  6. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable from the automatic transaxle range selector cable bracket.
  7. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable from the console shift control or the column shift control. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement
  8. Pull the automatic transaxle range selector cable through the dash from the engine compartment side.

Installation Procedure

  1. Insert the automatic transaxle range selector cable through the dash from the engine compartment side.

  2. Object Number: 161164  Size: SH
  3. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable to the automatic transaxle range selector cable bracket.

  4. Object Number: 161163  Size: SH
  5. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable to the automatic transaxle range selector lever.
  6. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable to the wiring harness clip or strap.
  7. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable to the console shift control . Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement .
  8. Adjust the automatic transaxle range selector cable. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement .
  9. Install theAir ncleaner intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement Engine Controls.

Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement AT Console Switch

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 161181  Size: SH
  1. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable from wiring harness clip(s) or retainer(s) in the engine compartment.
  2. Remove the console. Refer to Instrument panel, Gages and Console.
  3. Pull the carpet back to expose the automatic transaxle range selector cable. Refer to Seats and Carpet.
  4. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable from retaining clip(s) or retainer(s) in the passenger compartment.

  5. Object Number: 161193  Size: SH
  6. Disengage the automatic transaxle range selector cable retainer to the console shift control.

  7. Object Number: 161195  Size: SH
  8. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable retainer from the console shift control.

  9. Object Number: 161194  Size: SH
  10. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable from the console shift control.

  11. Object Number: 161183  Size: SH
  12. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable through the hole in the cowl.
  13. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable from the PNP switch. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement .

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 161155  Size: SH
  1. Properly route and position the automatic transaxle range selector cable.

  2. Object Number: 161183  Size: SH
  3. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable through the hole in the cowl.
  4. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable to the PNP switch. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement .

  5. Object Number: 161194  Size: SH
  6. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable through the console shift control bracket.

  7. Object Number: 161195  Size: SH
  8. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable to the console shift control.

  9. Object Number: 161193  Size: SH
  10. Engage the automatic transaxle range selector cable retainer to the console shift control.
  11. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable to retaining clip(s) or retainer(s) in the passenger compartment.
  12. Install the carpet into position. Refer to Seats and Carpet.
  13. Install the console. Refer to Instrument panel, Gages and Console.

  14. Object Number: 161181  Size: SH
  15. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable to wiring harness clip(s) or retainer(s) in the engine compartment.
  16. Adjust the automatic transaxle range selector cable. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement and/or Park/Neutral Position Switch Adjustment .