REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION



warning Be careful not to subject the SRS-ECU to any shocks during removal and installation of the gearshift cable and select cable assembly.
Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
  • Air Cleaner Assembly Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 15, Air Cleaner <4J1>, <4N1>).
  • SRS-ECU Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 52B, SRS-ECU ).
  • Battery and Battery Tray Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 54A, Battery ).






Gearshift cable and select cable assembly removal steps


1.
Gearshift lever knob


2.
Sleeve <F5MBB>


·
Front floor console base (Refer to GROUP 52A ).


·
Harness clamp, connector connection

>>C<<
3.
Select cable connection (Gearshift lever side)
<<A>>
>>B<<
4.
Gearshift cable connection (Gearshift lever side)
<<B>>
>>A<<
5.
Select cable connection (Transmission side)
<<B>>
>>A<<
6.
Gearshift cable connection (Transmission side)
<<B>>
>>A<<
7.
Gearshift link clip

>>A<<
8.
Gearshift cable and select cable assembly



Gearshift lever assembly removal steps


1.
Gearshift lever knob


2.
Sleeve <F5MBB>


·
Front floor console base (Refer to GROUP 52A ).


·
Harness clamp, connector connection

>>C<<
3.
Select cable connection (Gearshift lever side)

>>B<<
4.
Gearshift cable connection (Gearshift lever side)


9.
Gearshift lever assembly

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS



<<A>> GEARSHIFT CABLE CONNECTION (GEARSHIFT LEVER SIDE) REMOVAL



caution When removing the gearshift cable, be careful not to deform it because the clip is opened forcibly.

<<B>> GEARSHIFT LINK CLIP REMOVAL/SELECT CABLE DISCONNECTION (TRANSMISSION SIDE)/GEARSHIFT CABLE DISCONNECTION (TRANSMISSION SIDE)



1.
caution Be careful not to pull out the cable directly to disconnect the joint because the cable could be broken.
Use the clip remover (special tool: MB992277), and disconnect the joint.

2.Push up the claws of the gearshift link clip using a screwdriver, etc., and then remove the gearshift link clip from the bracket together with the cables.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS



>>A<< GEARSHIFT CABLE AND SELECT CABLE ASSEMBLY/GEARSHIFT CABLE CONNECTION (TRANSMISSION SIDE)/SELECT CABLE CONNECTION (TRANSMISSION SIDE)/GEARSHIFT LINK CLIP INSTALLATION



1.
caution Insert thoroughly the gearshift link clip, gearshift cable and select cable until they click in place.
After installing the new gearshift link clip to the cable bracket of the transmission, install the gearshift cable and select cable to the cable bracket.
note The clip is reversible.


2.
caution Check that the clip is securely installed.
Securely fit the tips of the gearshift cable and the select cable.
3.Move the shift lever and gearshift lever to all positions and check that the operation is smooth.

>>B<< GEARSHIFT CABLE CONNECTION (GEARSHIFT LEVER SIDE) INSTALLATION



1.Cross the gearshift cable and the select cable inside the vehicle as shown in the figure. <F5MBB>

2.
caution After the installation, slightly pull the joint to down direction to check that it is connected securely.
Insert the tip of the gearshift cable to the gearshift lever assembly thoroughly as shown until it clicks in place.

>>C<< SELECT CABLE CONNECTION (GEARSHIFT LEVER SIDE) INSTALLATION <F6MBA/W6MBA>


1.Place the gearshift lever to the neutral position .

2.Move the safety lock of the select cable towards the arrowed direction in the figure, and pull the lock piece.
3.Install the select cable to the select lever, taking care not to move the gearshift lever from the neutral position.

4.Pulling the select cable slightly towards the cabin side, press in the lock piece of the select cable. Then, return the safety lock back to the original state.
5.Move the gearshift lever to all shift positions.
note If the gearshift lever cannot be moved to each position or is difficult to move, repeat from step 1 to step 5.