Shift Control Cable Removal and Installation: Removal

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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: Identifying 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: Identifying Shift Control Cable Adjuster Pinch Nut
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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: Identifying Shift Control Cable
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