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Shift Cable Replacement

  1. Move the shift lever to R.
  2. Remove the shift lever knob (see SHIFT LEVER KNOB REPLACEMENT  ).
  3. Remove the A/T shift panel (see step  2 on A/T SHIFT PANEL REPLACEMENT ).
  4. Release the lock tab (A) using a screwdriver, and remove the A/T gear position indicator (B).
    Fig 1: Locating Lock Tab And A/T Gear Position Indicator
    G08074758Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Remove the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  6. Remove the nut (A) securing the shift cable end (B).
    Fig 2: Locating Nut And Shift Cable End
    G08074759Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Unlock the retainer lock (A).
    Fig 3: Unlocking Retainer Lock
    G08074760Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Rotate the socket holder retainer (A) counterclockwise (B) until it stops, and push the retainer lock (C) into the socket holder retainer to lock the retainer.
    Fig 4: Pushing Retainer Lock Into Socket Holder Retainer To Lock Retainer
    G08074761Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Slide the socket holder (A) away from the bracket as shown in illustration to remove the shift cable (B) from the shift cable bracket (C). Do not remove the shift cable by pulling the shift cable guide (D).
    Fig 5: Locating Socket Holder, Shift Cable, Shift Cable Bracket And Shift Cable Guide
    G08074762Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Do the battery removal procedure (see BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
  11. Remove the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER ELEMENT INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT ).
  12. Remove the intake air duct (see step  8 on TRANSMISSION REMOVAL ).
  13. Remove the battery heat shield (see step  9 on TRANSMISSION REMOVAL ).
  14. Remove the auxiliary under-hood fuse/relay box (see step  10 on TRANSMISSION REMOVAL ).
  15. Remove the battery base (see step  11 on TRANSMISSION REMOVAL ).
  16. Remove the spring clip (A) and the control pin (B), then separate the shift cable end (C) from the control lever (D).
    Fig 6: Locating Spring Clip, Control Pin, Shift Cable End And Control Lever
    G08074763Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  17. Remove the nuts (A) securing the shift cable bracket (B).
    Fig 7: Locating Nuts And Shift Cable Bracket
    G08074764Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  18. Raise the vehicle on a lift, or apply the parking brake, block both rear wheels, and raise the front of the vehicle. Make sure it is securely supported.
  19. Remove the nuts securing the shift cable bracket (A).
    Fig 8: Locating Nuts Securing Shift Cable Bracket And Shift Cable Grommet And Shift Cable With Torque Specifications
    G08074765Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  20. Remove the shift cable grommet (B), and pull out the shift cable (C).
  21. Insert a new shift cable through the grommet hole (D), and install the grommet in its hole. Do not bend the shift cable excessively.
  22. Install the shift cable bracket.
  23. Install the shift cable bracket (A).
    Fig 9: Locating Shift Cable Bracket With Torque Specifications
    G08074766Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  24. Attach the shift cable end (A) to the control lever (B), then insert the control pin (C) into the control lever hole through the shift cable end, and secure the control pin with the spring clip (D).
    Fig 10: Locating Shift Cable End, Control Lever And Control Pin
    G08074767Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  25. Install the battery base (see step  66 on TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION ).
  26. Install the auxiliary under-hood fuse/relay box (see step  67 on TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION ).
  27. Install the battery heat shield (see step  68 on TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION ).
  28. Install the intake air duct (see step  69 on TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION ).
  29. Install the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER ELEMENT INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT ).
  30. Do the battery installation procedure (see BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
  31. Adjust the shift cable on the shift lever (see SHIFT CABLE ADJUSTMENT  ).
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