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Shift Cable Replacement

  1. 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.
  2. Remove these parts:
  3. Place the shift lever in R, then insert a 6.0 mm (0.236 in) pin (A) into the positioning holes (B). Use only a 6.0 mm (0.236 in) pin with no burrs.
    Fig 1: Locating 6.0 mm (0.236 in) Pin And Positioning Holes
    G06969215Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Remove the nut (C) securing the shift cable end.
  5. Unlock the retainer lock (A).
    Fig 2: Unlocking Retainer Lock
    G06969216Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. 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 3: Pushing Retainer Lock Into Socket Holder Retainer To Lock Retainer
    G06969217Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Slide the socket holder (A) away from the bracket as shown 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 4: Sliding Socket Holder Away From Bracket
    G06969218Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Remove the air intake scoop (see step  5 ).
  9. Do the battery removal procedure (see BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
  10. Remove the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER ELEMENT INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT ).
  11. Remove the intake air duct (see step  10 ).
  12. Remove the main under-hood fuse box (see step  11 ).
  13. Remove the battery base (see step  12 ).
  14. Remove the spring clip (A) and the control pin (B), then separate the shift cable end (C) from the control lever (D).
    Fig 5: Locating Spring Clip, Control Pin, Shift Cable End And Control Lever
    G06969219Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  15. Remove the nuts (A) securing the shift cable bracket (B).
    Fig 6: Locating Nuts And Shift Cable Bracket
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  16. Remove the nuts securing the shift cable bracket (A).
    Fig 7: Locating Shift Cable Bracket, Shift Cable Grommet And Shift Cable With Torque Specifications
    G06969221Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  17. Remove the shift cable grommet (B), and pull out the shift cable (C).
  18. Insert a new shift cable through the grommet hole (D), and install the grommet in its hole. Do not bend the shift cable excessively.
  19. Install the shift cable bracket.
  20. Turn the control lever (A) fully counterclockwise to the P position. Then turn the control lever back one click-stopped position so that the selector control shaft is in the R position.
    Fig 8: Turning Control Lever To R Position
    G06969222Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  21. Install the shift cable bracket (A).
    Fig 9: Locating Shift Cable Bracket With Torque Specifications
    G06969223Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  22. 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
    G06969224Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  23. Install the battery base (see step  58 ).
  24. Install the main under-hood fuse box (see step  59 ).
  25. Install the intake air duct (see step  60 ).
  26. Install the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER ELEMENT INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT ).
  27. Do the battery installation procedure (see BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
  28. Install the air intake scoop (see step  66 ).
  29. Align the shift cable slot (A) between the socket holder (B) and the socket holder retainer (C) with the opening (D) in the shift cable bracket (E), then slide the holder into the bracket while installing the shift cable end (F) over the mounting stud (G) by aligning its square hole (H) with the square fitting (I) at the bottom of the stud. Do not install the shift cable by holding the shift cable guide (J).
    NOTE: When the socket holder is installed in the shift cable bracket, the retainer lock is unhinged and releases the holder retainer lock, then the holder retainer returns under spring force to secure the shift cable.
    Fig 11: Aligning Shift Cable Slot Between Socket Holder And Socket Holder Retainer With Opening In Shift Cable Bracket
    G06969225Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  30. Push the retainer lock (A) fully to lock the socket holder retainer (B), and make sure that the retainer lock fits into the hinged-joint (C). If the retainer lock does not fit with the edge of the hinged-joint, rotate the holder retainer counterclockwise while pushing the retainer lock until it locks.
    Fig 12: Pushing Retainer Lock Fully To Lock Socket Holder Retainer
    G06969226Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  31. Make sure that the shift cable end (A) is properly installed on the mounting stud (B).
    • If the cable end is out of position with the mounting stud, remove the shift cable from the shift cable bracket, then reinstall the cable end over the mounting stud before reinstalling the shift cable to the shift cable bracket. Do not install the shift cable end on the mounting stud with the shift cable install on the shift cable bracket.
    • If the shift cable end does not ride at the bottom of the mounting stud, rotate the stud to align the square fitting with the hole.
      Fig 13: Locating Shift Cable End And Mounting Stud
      G06969227Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  32. Install and tighten the nut (A) on the shift cable end.
    Fig 14: Locating Shift Cable End Nut And 6.0 mm (0.236 in) Pin With Torque Specifications
    G06969228Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  33. Remove the 6.0 mm (0.236 in) pin (B) that was installed to hold the shift lever.
  34. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). Move the shift lever to each position, and check that the A/T gear position indicator follows the transmission range switch.
  35. Shift the shift lever to P, and check that the shift lock works properly. Push the shift lock release, and check that the shift lever releases. Also check that the shift lever locks when it is shifted back to P.
  36. Install these parts:
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