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Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement New Cable Installation Only

Installation Procedure

Caution: Refer to Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Set the parking brake.
  2. Block the wheels.
  3. Place the transaxle in the Neutral position.
  4. Place the shift control in the Neutral position.
  5. Connect each cable section to the following before connecting the two cable sections:
  6. • To the automatic transaxle range selector lever and shift cable bracket.
    • To the column or the console shift control and retainer or wiring harness clip.

    Object Number: 161176  Size: SH
  7. Insert the metal end fitting of the shift control cable into the transaxle cable end.
  8. Use the molded end fittings to push the metal end fitting of the shift control cable and the transaxle cable end together until the metal post snaps into place.

  9. Object Number: 161177  Size: SH
  10. Depress the adjuster clip once. This mobilizes the adjuster housing toward the transaxle end fitting.
  11. Line up the end fittings so they slide together until you feel the parts cam together and lock.

  12. Object Number: 161177  Size: SH
  13. Depress the adjuster clip completely. This locks the cable into its adjusted service position.
  14. Pull the conduit in the opposite direction to assure full system adjustment of the shift cable.

  15. Object Number: 161178  Size: SH

    Important: The horseshoe clip with the tab is flush when fully engaged.

  16. Ensure the conduit is fully engaged.

  17. Object Number: 161179  Size: SH
  18. The horseshoe clip with the tab is not flush when not fully engaged.
  19. Install the shift cable retainer and the wiring harness clip or the wiring harness strap.

Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement AT PNP Switch

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable from the wiring harness clip.

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

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

Installation Procedure

Caution: Refer to Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Caution in the Preface section.

  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.
  7. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable to the column shift control. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement .
  8. Adjust the automatic transaxle range selector cable. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement and/or Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment .

Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement AT Column Shift Control

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 161181  Size: SH
  1. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable retainer from the stud in the engine compartment.
  2. Remove the steering column filler. Refer to Steering Column Opening Filler Replacement in Instrument Panel, gauges and Console.

  3. Object Number: 161185  Size: SH
  4. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable from the shift control lever.
  5. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable from the PNP switch. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement .

  6. Object Number: 161182  Size: SH
  7. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable through the hole in the dash.

Installation Procedure

Caution: Refer to Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 161182  Size: SH
  1. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable through the hole in the dash.

  2. Object Number: 161152  Size: SH
  3. Properly route and position the automatic transaxle range selector cable.
  4. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable to the PNP switch. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement .

  5. Object Number: 161185  Size: SH
  6. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable to the shift control lever.
  7. Remove the steering column filler. Refer to Steering Column Opening Filler Replacement in Instrument Panel, gauges and Console.

  8. Object Number: 161181  Size: SH
  9. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable retainer to the stud in the engine compartment.
  10. Adjust the transaxle side automatic transaxle range selector cable. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment .