Shift Cables

Shift cables and shift lever assembly (1993-1995 model years)
1. Shift cable N2 bushing retainer
2. Bushing N2
3. Bushing N1
4. Shift cable N1 bushing retainer
5. Console mounting bracket
6, 7. Shift cable
8. Shift lever assembly (Type A)
9. Mounting bracket
10. Shift lever assembly (Type B)

Shift cables and shift lever assembly (1996 model year and later)
1. Shift lever assembly
2. Shift lever console mounting bracket N1
3. Clip
4. Washer
5. Shift lever assembly
6. Shift lever console mounting bracket N1
7. Shift cable
8. Clamp
9. Clip
10. Washer
11. Clip
12. Washers
13. Clamp
14. Retainer
15. Bushings
16. Cable retainers
17. Shift cable
18. Clamp
Removal and installation
PROCEDURE
1. In the engine compartment, remove the clips and washers (indicated by arrows) and disconnect the cables from the shift crank.
2. Remove the cable retainers from the bracket (indicated by arrows) using pliers.
3. Inside the vehicle, remove the shift lever console (see subsection 11.24).
4. Remove the cable retainers from the underside of the shift lever assembly (see figure Shift cables and shift lever assembly (1993-1995 model years) or figure Shift cables and shift lever assembly (1996 model year and later)).
5. Remove the clips and washers from the cable ends (indicated by arrow) and disconnect the cables from the shift lever.
6. Trace the cables to the body bulkhead and remove the sealing grommets. Pull the cables through the bulkhead.
7. Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.
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