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2002 Honda Civic Si

Shift Cable Replacement

2002 Honda Civic SiSECTION Shift Cable Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Honda Odyssey and 2005 Honda Odyssey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Raise the front of the vehicle, or lift the vehicle up, and make sure it is securely supported.
  2. Remove the dashboard center lower cover (see DASHBOARD CENTER LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), and dashboard center panel (see DASHBOARD CENTER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  3. Shift the shift lever into the R position.
  4. Slide the lock tab (A) down on the shift cable end holder (B).
    Fig 1: Sliding Lock Tab Down On Shift Cable End Holder
    G03705038Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Grasp the shift cable lock (C) in the middle (D) with angle-jaw needle-nose pliers (E), and remove it from the shift cable end and shift cable end holder. Do not pry the shift cable lock with a screwdriver, it may damage the shift cable end holder.
  6. Separate the shift cable end (A) from the shift cable end holder (B).
    Fig 2: Separating Shift Cable End From Shift Cable End Holder
    G03705039Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Rotate the socket holder (A) on the shift cable (B) a quarter turn; the guide tab (C) on the socket holder will be perpendicular to the opening (D) of the socket holder bracket (E). Then slide the holder to remove the shift cable from the socket holder bracket.
    Fig 3: Rotating Socket Holder On Shift Cable Quarter Turn
    G03705040Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Remove the shift cable bracket (A) and grommet (B), and pull out the shift cable (C).
    Fig 4: Removing Shift Cable Bracket And Grommet
    G03705041Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Remove the bolts securing the shift cable holder (A), then remove the shift cable cover (B).
    Fig 5: Removing Shift Cable Cover
    G03705042Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Remove the lock bolt (C) and lock washer (D) securing the selector control lever (E), and remove the shift cable and selector control lever from the selector control shaft (F).
  11. Install the new shift cable through the grommet hole. Do not bend the shift cable excessively.
  12. Install the shift cable bracket on the body, and install the grommet in its hole.
  13. Install selector control lever on the selector control shaft. Do not bend the shift cable excessively.
  14. Verify that the transmission is in the R position at the selector control lever.
  15. Install the lock bolt and a new lock washer. Bend the lock washer tab against the bolt head.
  16. Install the shift cable cover, and secure the shift cable holder on the shift cable cover.
  17. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and verify that the R position indicator comes on.
    Fig 6: Verifying R Position Indicator Comes On
    G03705043Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  18. If necessary, push the shift cable (A) until it stops, then release it. Pull the shift cable back one step so that the shift cable is in the R position. Do not hold the shift cable guide (B) to adjust the shift cable.
    Fig 7: Pushing Shift Cable
    G03705044Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  19. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  20. Insert a 6.0 mm (0.24 in.) pin (A) into the positioning hole (B) on the shift lever bracket base and through the positioning hole on the shift lever. The shift lever is secured in the R position.
    Fig 8: Inserting Pin Into Positioning Hole On Shift Lever Bracket Base
    G03705045Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  21. Rotate the socket holder (A) on the shift cable (B) to place the guide tab (C) on the holder will be perpendicular to the opening (D) in the socket holder bracket (E). Align the holder with the opening in the bracket, then slide the holder into the bracket. Rotate the holder a quarter turn until the holder lock (F) stops at the projection (G) to secure the shift cable. Do not install the shift cable by twisting the shift cable guide (H).
    Fig 9: Rotating Socket Holder On Shift Cable To Place Guide Tab On Holder To Opening In Socket Holder Bracket
    G03705046Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  22. Install the shift cable end (A) in the shift cable end holder (B). Keep the shift cable end and end holder free of grease.
    Fig 10: Installing Shift Cable End In Shift Cable End Holder
    G03705047Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  23. Install the new shift cable lock (A) to secure the shift cable end and shift cable end holder, then push the lock tab (B) up until it stops to lock the joint.
    Fig 11: Installing Shift Cable Lock
    G03705048Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  24. Remove the 6.0 mm (0.24 in.) pin that was installed to hold the shift lever.
  25. Move the shift lever to each position, and verify that the A/T gear position indicator follows the transmission range switch.
  26. Install the dashboard center lower cover (see DASHBOARD CENTER LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), and dashboard center panel (see DASHBOARD CENTER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
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