Q: Where is the Shifter Cable Typically Located?
A: The shifter cable is the link that connects the shifter handle and the transmission. Whenever the driver moves the shifter handle to a new position, it changes positions to accommodate the new gear setting. Typically, automatic vehicles have one shifter cable, while manual vehicles have two.
Usually, the shifter cable is between the shifter column and the transmission. So you’ll need to check the underside of your vehicle if you want to access it.
Tips on How to Access the Shifter Cable
The best way to reach the shifter cable is to search the vehicle’s underside, then look for the cable beside the transmission.
The cable also goes through the bracket and up through the floorboard. You can check the underside of the carpet from the inside to access the shifter cable instead of doing it from the vehicle’s underside.
If you want to remove the shifter cable, you must remove the kick panel first. The kick panel can be found underneath the steering column. After removing the column, you can detach the banjo clip and the butterfly clips from the cable. Finally, you can finally remove the shifter cable.
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