Control Cable Removal/Installation

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the battery component. (ex: battery, battery tray) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the fastener retaining insulator (No. 5) and set insulator (No. 5) aside. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the side wall. (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the center console box. (See CENTER CONSOLE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the console panel. (See CONSOLE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the center console. (See CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the shift lever knob.

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Remove the shift panel. (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the front console. (See FRONT CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the rear blower unit. (See REAR BLOWER UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the drain hose connected to A/C unit.

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Remove the shift lever component installation nuts.

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Tightening torque

16-22 N.m {1.7-2.2 kgf.m, 12-16 ft.lbf}
Remove the control cable end using a fastener remover.

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Press the tabs on the control cable as shown in the figure and disconnect the control cable from the shift lever component.

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Press the tabs on the control cable and disconnect the control cable from the bracket.
Remove the bracket as shown in the figure.

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Tightening torque

19-25 N.m {2.0-2.5 kgf.m, 15-18 ft.lbf}
Remove the fastening nuts for the grommet.

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Tightening torque

6.9-9.8 N.m {71-99 kgf.cm, 62-86 in.lbf}

Remove the control cable using two people.

While pressing the shift side of the control cable from the cabin, pull it out to the engine compartment.

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While pressing the select side of the control cable from the cabin, pull it out to the engine compartment.

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Install in the reverse order of removal.