2012 Honda Fit Base, Automatic TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Shift Cable Replacement

  1. Raise the vehicle on a lift, or apply the parking brake, block rear wheels, and raise the front of the vehicle. Make sure it is securely supported.
  2. Remove the splash shield.
    Fig 1: Removing Splash Shield
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  3. Remove the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  4. Shift the transmission to N.
  5. Remove the nut securing the shift cable end.
    Fig 2: Identifying Nut Securing Shift Cable End
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  6. Rotate the socket holder (A) on the shift cable (B) a quarter turn; the corner (C) on the socket holder will be in the opening (D) of the shift lever bracket base (E). Then slide the holder to remove the shift cable from the bracket.
    Fig 3: Removing Shift Cable From Bracket
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  7. Remove the shift cable cover.
    Fig 4: Removing Shift Cable Cover
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  8. Pry up the lock tab of the lock washer (A or B), and remove the lock bolt (C) and the lock washer.
    NOTE: Either lock washer of two types is applied.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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