Gearshift Cable: Removal

Loosen set screw and remove knob from shifter handle. (Fig 1).

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Gearshift Knob
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Remove the center console assembly as shown in (Fig 2).

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Center Console
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Remove shifter bezel. (Fig 3).

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Shifter Bezel
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Disconnect shift cable from shifter assembly as shown in (Fig 4).

Fig 4: Disconnecting Gearshift Cable At Shifter Assembly
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Remove three grommet plate to floor pan nuts as shown in (Fig 4).
Disconnect both battery cables, remove battery hold down clamp and bolt, and remove battery.
Remove air cleaner/throttle body assembly as follows: (Fig 5).
1. Disconnect proportional purge solenoid (PPS) and crankcase vent hose from throttle body.
2. Disconnect the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) and Idle Air Control (IAC) connectors.
3. Remove mounting bolt and nut and partially remove air cleaner assembly.
4. Disconnect accelerator and speed control (if equipped) cables after the assembly. is removed from position. Remove air cleaner assembly from vehicle.
Fig 5: Removing/Installing Air Cleaner Assembly
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Remove battery tray from bracket.
Disconnect shifter cable from shift lever and remove from bracket. (Fig 6).

Fig 6: Disconnecting/Reconnecting Gear Shift Cable At Transaxle
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Raise vehicle on hoist.
Remove catalytic converter heat shield. (Fig 7).

Fig 7: Removing/Installing Catalytic Converter Heat Shield
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Remove intermediate pipe heat shield front bolts.
Remove remaining grommet plate screw and remove cable assembly from vehicle. (Fig 8).

Fig 8: Removing/Installing Grommet Plate/Shift Cable At Floor Pan
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