Automatic Transmission

Shift Cable Replacement

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  1. Raise the vehicle and make sure it is securely supported, refer to the '01 Civic Shop Manual on this CD (see page 1-15).
  2. Remove the ash tray, then remove the center console lower cover.
  3. Remove the shift lever console panel.
  4. Shift the shift lever to position.
  5. Slide the lock tab (A) down on the shift cable end holder (B).

  1. Rotate the shift cable lock (C) holding its middle (D) with needle-nose pliers (E) from the shift cable end and shift cable holder.

NOTE: Do not pry the shift cable lock with a screwdriver, it may damage the shift cable end holder.
  1. Rotate the socket holder (A) on this shift cable (B) counterclockwise a quarter turn; the projection (C) on the socket holder faces direction to remove. Then slide the holder to remove the shift cable fron the shift cable base (D).

  1. Remove the shift cable guide bracket (A) and grommet (B), then remove the guide bracket from the cable.