Transmission Control Cable Removal

Hold the rear of the cover and raise it to detach the 2 clips on the rear of the cover. Continue to raise the cover to detach the 2 clips on the front of the cover and remove the cover.

NOTICE:

Attempting to detach both front and rear clips at the same time may cause the cover to break.

Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.

Detach the clamp.

Disconnect the No. 2 ventilation hose from the cylinder head cover.

Squeeze the taps of the air cleaner hose clamp, and then disconnect the air cleaner hose from the throttle body.

Detach the 2 hook clamps, and then remove the air cleaner cap and hose.

Disconnect the wire harness clamp from the air cleaner case.

Remove the 3 bolts and air cleaner case.

Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.

Using a moulding remover, detach the 4 clips and remove the upper panel garnish.

Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.

Using a moulding remover, detach the 4 clips and remove the upper panel garnish.

for Manual Transaxle:
Twist the shift lever knob in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove it.

for Automatic Transaxle:
Twist the shift lever knob in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove it.

Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 clips and 4 claws, and then remove the upper console panel.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Detach the 2 clips and 2 claws.

Disconnect the connectors and remove the switch base.

Remove the 2 screws.

Detach the 2 clips and remove the cup holder box.

Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 clips.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Disconnect the connectors and remove the upper rear console panel.

Using a screwdriver, detach the 6 claws and remove the console rear end panel.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Remove the 2 bolts and detach the wire harness clamp.

Remove the 2 screws.

Disconnect the connector and remove the rear console box.

Remove the 2 clips and disconnect the cable ends of the control cable.

Using a screwdriver, release the cable locks of the shift cable and select cable.

Turn the lock nuts 180° counterclockwise and hold them in that position. Remove the shift cable and select cable while holding them.

Remove the shift cable from the floor shift shift lever assembly while holding the lock nut.

Repeat the step above for the select cable.

NOTICE:

Do not push in the cable locks.

Remove the 2 clips and disconnect the 2 cables from the transaxle.

Remove the 2 clips and disconnect the 2 cables from the control cable bracket.

Remove the 2 bolts from the retainer.

Pull out the control cable from the floor.