Shift/Selector Cable (On-Vehicle): Installation

IMPORTANT:  All service replacement shift cables will have the bolt in type pass through grommet.

IMPORTANT:  The bolt in type cable pass-through grommet is installed from the inside of the vehicle.

1. For service replacement shift cables, perform the following steps:
   1. Separate and fold back sound deadener from front of dash.
   2. Place cables and retaining plate through front of dash and push grommet into opening being sure to properly align grommet pilot into front of dash.
      Fig 1: Installing Cable Grommet Into Front Of Dash

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      CAUTION: MAKE SURE VEHICLE IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED AND SQUARELY POSITIONED. TO HELP AVOID PERSONAL INJURY WHEN A VEHICLE IS ON A HOIST, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE VEHICLE ON THE OPPOSITE END FROM WHICH COMPONENTS ARE BEING REMOVED.

      IMPORTANT:  When removing and installing shift cables it is helpful to have a second person inside vehicle to guide cables and prevent them from being tangled.

   3. Raise vehicle.

      IMPORTANT:  Make sure insulation material does not become trapped between grommet and front of dash.

   4. Place retaining plate on studs and install nuts.

   Torque Shift Cable Pass-Through Grommet Nuts: 6 N.m (53 in-lbs) 

2. For production shift cables, perform the following steps:
   CAUTION: MAKE SURE VEHICLE IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED AND SQUARELY POSITIONED. TO HELP AVOID PERSONAL INJURY WHEN A VEHICLE IS ON A HOIST, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE VEHICLE ON THE OPPOSITE END FROM WHICH COMPONENTS ARE BEING REMOVED.

   IMPORTANT:  When removing and installing shift cables it is helpful to have a second person inside vehicle to guide cables and prevent them from being tangled.

   1. Raise vehicle.

      IMPORTANT:  The snap in type cable pass-through grommet is installed from outside of vehicle.

   2. Guide cables through cable pass-through hole in floor pan.
   3. Insert cable pass-through grommet into cable pass-through hole in floor pan, engaging passenger side of grommet first. Snap driver's side of grommet into place by pressing inward and toward passenger side of vehicle.
3. Lower vehicle.
   NOTE: Do not drag boot through bracket hole as boot damage may occur.
4. Insert cables into clutch housing and install retainers. Use care not to kink cables and be sure cables are not crossed.

   IMPORTANT:  The knurled edge on the shift cable must face up.

5. Connect the cables to the shift arms on the shift control housing and install retainers.
   Fig 2: Connecting Cable Ends

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6. Install air cleaner housing and duct assembly. Refer to AIR CLEANER HOUSING AND DUCT ASSEMBLY  .
   Fig 3: Installing Air Cleaner Housing & Duct Assembly

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7. Install shifter control assembly. Refer to SHIFTER CONTROL ASSEMBLY (ON-VEHICLE)  .
8. Replace sound deadening material and resecure to front of dash.
9. Replace carpeting.
10. Enable SIR system. For 2000 models, see DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM . For 2001 models, see DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM . For 2002 models, see DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .