Manual Transmission

Control Cable Repair Procedures

24steps
~144min
4/5difficulty
0102030405013.710N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Removal

  1. Move the shift lever to 4th gear.
  2. Remove the air duct and air cleaner assembly. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner")
  3. Remove the battery and battery tray. (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")
  4. Remove the control cable.
    1. Remove the control cable from the control shaft after removing the stopper pins (A).
    2. Remove the control cable (B) from the bracket (C).
  5. Remove the shift boot (A), then remove the shift lever knob (B) by turning it counterclockwise.
  6. Remove the floor console assembly. (Refer to Body - Floor Console)
  7. Remove the select cable (A) from the shift lever after removing the snap pin.
  8. Remove the shift cable (B) after removing the clip (A).
  9. Remove the cable connectors (A) from the shift lever.
  10. Remove the hood protector and hood crossmember. (Refer to Body - "Hood Assembly Crossmember")
  11. Remove the heater unit. (Refer to "Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning" - "Heater")
  12. Remove the clip (A) after loosening the nut (B).
  13. Move the control cable toward the passenger compartment.

Installation

  1. Install the cable clip (A).

    Tightening torque: 8.8 ~ 13.7 N·m

  2. Install the heater unit. (Refer to "Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning" - "Heater")
  3. Install the hood protector and hood crossmember. (Refer to Body - "Hood Assembly Crossmember")
  4. Install the control cable connector (A).
  5. Install the shift cable (B) to the shift lever after installing the stopper pin (A).
  6. Insert the stopper pin after installing the select cable (A) to the shift lever.
  7. Install the console assembly. (Refer to Body - "Console")
  8. Install the covers (A) to the console after installing the knob (B) by turning it clockwise.
  9. Install the control cable.
    1. Make sure that the shift lever and control shaft are in the "4th" position.
    2. Install the control cable to the cable bracket.
    3. Pull the holder (A) in the "R" direction, then pull the lock (B) in the "F" direction.
    4. Press the lock (C) after installing the control cable to the control shaft.
    5. Insert the stopper pin (A).
  10. Install the battery and battery tray. (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery".)
  11. Install the air cleaner assembly. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner")

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