Cable, Shift: Installation: Installation

Insert the shift cable end upward into hole through the floor pan.
With the shift cable coiled above the passenger side heat shield, squeeze the cable housing lock hub through the widest point between the floor and the steering rack.
Guide the shift cable forward over the steering gear and toward the transaxle.
Install the heat shield above the steering rack.
Lower vehicle to the floor.

Fig 1: Gear Shift Cable, Clips & Bracket
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Engage the clips (2) to hold the gear shift cable (1) to the bracket (3) on the transaxle.
Under the battery tray, snap the shift cable end onto the manual lever on the transaxle.
Install the air cleaner/engine cover. Refer to 2.0L BODY, AIR CLEANER, INSTALLATION , or 2.4L BODY, AIR CLEANER, INSTALLATION .

Fig 2: Floor Grommet, Gear Shift Cable & Access Hole
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Engage the gear shift cable (2) floor grommet (1) into the access hole (3) in the floor.
Connect the shift cable onto the shifter.
Install the center floor console onto the vehicle. Refer to CONSOLE, FLOOR, INSTALLATION .
Connect the battery negative cable.
Close the hood.