Selector Lever Cable, Through February 2009

NOTE:

After installation, the selector lever cable movement must be checked and adjusted.

Removing

-- Move the selector lever into the "S" position.

Fig 1: Identifying Selector Lever In "S" Position

-- If necessary remove the air filter housing:

Refer to [For engine(s) CBTA,CBUA] Removal and Installation .

-- To remove the selector lever cable from the transmission, disconnect the selector lever cable clip by pressing in the -direction of the arrows 1- and then remove selector lever cable from the cable mounting bracket in the -direction of arrow 2- .

Fig 2: Identifying Cable Disengaged And Removed From Mounting Bracket

NOTE:

Do not use pliers because the tabs on the cable bracket could break off.

Do not bend the selector lever cable.

-- Pry the selector lever cable -1- off the selector shaft lever -3- using a open end wrench -2- .

Fig 3: Identifying Selector Lever Cable, Lever/Selector Shaft And 10mm Open-End Wrench

-- Lift the vehicle.

To remove the selector level cable or the selector mechanism, the heat shield under the selector mechanism must be removed as follows:

CAUTION:

There is a danger of causing damage to the decoupling element.

Do not bend the decoupling element more than 10°.
Do not load the decoupling element.
Do not damage the wire mesh on the decoupling element.

-- Loosen the nuts for the clamping sleeve -1- and slide the clamping sleeve toward the rear.

Fig 4: Front Cross Member

-- Remove the front tunnel brace nuts -arrows- and remove the front tunnel brace from the underbody.

-- If necessary remove the exhaust system bracket from the subframe -arrows- .

Fig 5: View Of Suspended Mount Bolts

-- Tie up the front exhaust pipe using a suitable wire.

-- If equipped, remove nuts -1- and -2- , and remove the rear tunnel brace.

Fig 6: Identifying Vehicle Floor Crossmember Nuts

-- Disengage the center muffler and the rear muffler from the retaining straps -arrows- and tie them to the body with a suitable wire. Remove the rear section of the exhaust system, if necessary.

-- Remove the underbody trim panel nuts -arrows- .

Fig 7: Heat Shield, Lock Washers And Nuts

-- Remove the lock washers -2- and -3- .

-- Lower the underbody cover on the inner side just enough until the heat shield -1- for the center tunnel can be removed.

-- Remove the four nuts and remove the shift housing under the selector mechanism.

Fig 8: Identifying Selector Housing Under Selector Mechanism, Nuts And Cable

-- Remove the selector lever cable securing plate in the -direction of arrow- . Always replace the securing plate.

Fig 9: Identifying Removal Of Retainer

The shift housing is pushed just slightly off the selector lever cable in the -direction of the arrows- .

Fig 10: Identifying Selector Housing Is Pushed Forward On Cable

The locking strap must be pushed forward in order to remove the cable in the -direction of arrow 1- .

Fig 11: Identifying Retainer Must Be Pushed Forward In Order To Remove Cable & Pushing Pin Upward At Same Time With Screwdriver

-- Push the pin upward at the same time with a screwdriver in the -direction of arrow 2- .

-- Insert the screwdriver from underneath -arrow- while pushing the locking strap forward.

Fig 12: Identifying Screwdriver Inserted While Retainer Pushed Forward

For Clarity

Push the strap forward in the -direction of arrow 1- .
Push the bolt upward in the -direction of arrow 2- .

Fig 13: Identifying Retainer Pushed Forward & Pin Pushed Upward

-- Remove the selector lever cable.

Fig 14: Identifying Removal Of Selector Lever Cable

Remove the shift housing from the selector lever cable.

Installing

Do not lubricate the selector lever cable.

-- Route the selector lever cable without tension and place it in the bracket on the transmission. Do not secure it yet.

-- When installing, make sure the selector lever cable is routed correctly.

-- Clip the selector lever cable into the bracket. Make sure the bracket does not touch the Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) cooler.

Fig 15: Identifying Selector Lever Cable Retainer And Bolts

Tighten the nuts to 8 Nm.

-- Install the shift housing on the selector lever cable.

Fig 16: Identifying Direction To Install Selector Lever Cable Into Selector Mechanism

-- Install the selector lever cable into the selector mechanism.

-- Insert the selector lever cable into the bracket and then insert the pin through the eye from the top in the -direction of arrow 2- .

Fig 17: Identifying Cable Inserted Into Bracket And Pin Inserted Through Eye From Top

Install the securing plate only after having checked the selector lever cable for ease of movement. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, CHECKING .

-- Secure the selector lever cable with a new securing plate to the cable bracket -direction of arrow- on the selector mechanism.

Fig 18: Identifying Cable Secured With New Retainer To Cable Bracket On Selector Mechanism

-- Install the shift housing and four nuts. Tighten the nuts to specification.

Fig 19: Identifying Selector Housing Under Selector Mechanism, Nuts And Cable

-- Install the heat shield -1- under the selector mechanism and attach with the clamping screws -2- and -3- .

Fig 20: Heat Shield, Lock Washers And Nuts

-- Attach the underbody trim panel to the body using the nuts -arrows- .

-- Install the exhaust system and align free of tension. Refer to [For engine(s) CBTA,CBUA] Description and Operation .

-- Install the tunnel braces under the exhaust system. Refer to OVERVIEW - TUNNEL BRIDGE .

-- Adjust the selector lever cable after installing. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, ADJUSTING .

-- If removed, install the air filer housing.

Refer to [For engine(s) CBTA,CBUA] Removal and Installation .