Shift Control Cable Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Suzuki Reno and 2005 Suzuki Forenza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the clip from the selector lever connection on the transaxle case and disconnect the shift control cable from the selector lever connection.
Remove the clip from the shift control cable at the transaxle mount connection.

Fig 1: Removing Clip From Shift Control Cable
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Remove the floor console. Refer to "FLOOR CONSOLE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION :".
Loosen the shift control cable adjuster pinch nut.
Remove the shift control cable from the shift control assembly.

Fig 2: Removing Shift Control Cable From Shift Control Assembly
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Remove the shift control cable from the transaxle mount.
Pull the shift control cable through the fire wall of the vehicle, bringing the rubber grommet with it.

Fig 3: Pulling Shift Control Cable Through Fire Wall Of Vehicle
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