Transmission Control Cable: Removal

PRECAUTION
NOTE: Do not open the cover or the case of the ECU and various electrical devices unless absolutely necessary (If the IC terminals are touched, the IC may be destroyed by static electricity.).
DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL CAUTION:
Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment.
REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY CTR (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL BOX (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LOWER CENTER (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE AIR BAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY CENTER (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
HINT:

(See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR NO.1
1. Remove the 3 nuts and heat insulator No. 1.
SEPARATE FLOOR SHIFT CABLE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SHIFT
1. Remove the clip, washer and disconnect the cable end of the shift cable from the shift lever assembly.
  
  Fig 1: Disconnecting Cable End Of Shift Cable From Shift Lever Assembly
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2. Turn the lock and disconnect the shift cable from the shift lever assembly.
3. Pull out the shift cable from the floor.
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Shift Cable From Shift Lever Assembly
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SEPARATE FLOOR SHIFT CABLE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SELECT
1. Remove the clip and disconnect the cable end of the select cable from the shift lever assembly.
  
  Fig 3: Disconnecting Select Cable End With Clip To Shift Lever Assembly
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2. Turn the lock and disconnect the select cable from the shift lever assembly.
3. Pull out the select cable from the floor.
  
  Fig 4: Disconnecting Select Cable From Shift Lever Assembly
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REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 clip, 2 washer and disconnect the cable end of the control cable assembly from the transaxle.
2. Remove the 2 clip and disconnect the control cable assembly from the bracket.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Control Cable Assembly And Bracket
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3. Remove the 2 nuts and disconnect the control cable assembly.
4. Disconnect the control cable assembly from the clamp.
  
  Fig 6: Locating Shift Cable
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5. Remove the 2 bolts from the retainer.
6. Pull out the control cable assembly from the floor.
  
  Fig 7: Locating Retainer And Bolts
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7. Remove the retainer from the grommet.
  
  Fig 8: Identifying Grommet And Retainer
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