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13. Install and tighten the nut. 

Fig. 356: Identifying Shift Cable End Nut With Torque Specifications 
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14. Remove the 6.0 mm (0.24 in.) pin that was installed to hold the shift lever.  

15. Move the shift lever to each position, and check that the A/T gear position indicator follows the 

transmission range switch.  

16. Push the shift lock release, and check that the shift lever releases.  

17. Reinstall the center console cover (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

SHIFT LEVER DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY 

Apply silicone grease to movable joints of the shift lock/reverse lock mechanism.

 

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Fig. 357: Exploded View Of Shift Lever Assembly 
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SHIFT CABLE REPLACEMENT 

1. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is supported securely.  

2. Remove the center console cover (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

3. Shift the transmission into R.  

 

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4. Remove the nut securing the shift cable end. 

Fig. 358: Identifying Shift Cable End Nut 
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5. Press the holder lock release (A), and pull out the socket holder (B) to remove the shift cable (C) from the 

shift lever bracket base (D). 

Fig. 359: Removing Shift Cable From Shift Lever Bracket Base 
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6. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system. Make sure the 

ignition switch is in LOCK (0).  

7. Remove the battery trim and left upper fender cover.  

8. Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery, then disconnect the positive terminal.  

9. Remove the battery hold-down bracket, and remove the battery and battery tray.  

 

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10. Remove the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

11. Remove the battery base.  

12. Remove the nuts securing the shift cable bracket (A). 

Fig. 360: Identifying Shift Cable End Transmission Side 
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13. Remove the spring clip/washer (B) and control pin (C), then separate the shift cable end (D) from the 

control lever (E).  

14. Remove the shift cable bracket from the steering gearbox stiffener. 

Fig. 361: Identifying Shift Cable Bracket And Bolts With Torque Specifications 

 

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