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Shift Cable Replacement

  1. Raise the vehicle on a lift, or apply the parking brake, block the rear wheels, and raise the front of the vehicle. Make sure it is securely supported.
  2. Remove the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  3. Pry the socket holder lock (A) up with a screwdriver.
    Fig 1: Prying Socket Holder Lock
    G06265132Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Remove the nut securing the shift cable end.
    Fig 2: Identifying Shift Cable End With Nut
    G06265133Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Rotate the socket holder retainer (A) counterclockwise, push it against the socket holder bracket (B), then slide the socket holder to remove the shift cable (C) from the bracket.
    Fig 3: Identifying Socket Holder Retainer, Socket Holder Bracket And Shift Cable
    G06265134Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Remove the three bolts securing the shift cable holder (A), then remove the shift cable cover (B).
    Fig 4: Identifying Shift Cable Holder, Shift Cable Cover, Lock Washer, Lock Bolt And Control Lever
    G06265135Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Pry up the lock tab of the lock washer (C), and remove the lock bolt (D) and lock washer, then separate the control lever (E) from the selector control shaft (F). Do not bend the shift cable excessively.
  8. Remove the nuts securing the shift cable bracket (A) and grommet (B).
    Fig 5: Identifying Shift Cable Bracket, Grommet, Shift Cable And Grommet Hole
    G06265136Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Remove the shift cable grommet, and pull out the shift cable (C).
  10. Insert the new shift cable through the grommet hole (D), and install the grommet in its hole. Do not bend the shift cable excessively.
  11. Secure the shift cable bracket and grommet with the nuts.
  12. Make sure that the transmission is in the R position at the transmission control lever.
  13. Install the control lever (A) over the selector control shaft (B).
    Fig 6: Identifying Control Lever, Selector Control Shaft, Lock Washer, Rock Bolt And Shift Cable Cover
    G06265137Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  14. Secure the control lever with the new lock washer (C) and the rock bolt (D), then bend the lock tab of the lock washer against the bolt head.
  15. Install the shift cable cover (E), and install the shift cable holder (F) on the cover.
  16. Install the shift cable on the shift lever, and adjust the cable (see step  5 on ).
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