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Below I have given the steps to replace I just need to you find out where its loose. I believe its come loose under the hood please refer to the pictures when you find where its loose you will need to tighten it and you should be able to shift again..

Removal Procedure

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1. Remove the throttle body air inlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Powertrain Management.
2. Use a flat-bladed tool in order to remove the retaining clip from the automatic transaxle range selector cable.

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1. Use a large flat-bladed tool in order to remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable from the cable lever.
2. Use pliers in order to depress the cable retainers.
3. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable from the automatic transaxle range selector cable bracket.
4. Remove the knee bolster.

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1. Remove the retaining clip from the automatic transaxle range selector cable.
2. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable from the column control lever.

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1. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable from the steering column bracket.

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1. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable through the hole in the cowl.

Installation Procedure

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1. Properly route the automatic transaxle range selector cable through the engine compartment.

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1. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable through the cowl.

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1. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable to the steering column bracket.

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1. Install the retaining clip to the automatic transaxle range selector cable.
2. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable to the column control lever.
3. Install the knee bolster.

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1. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable to the automatic transaxle range selector cable bracket.
2. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable to the automatic transaxle range selector lever.

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1. Install the retaining clip to the automatic transaxle range selector cable.
2. Adjust the automatic transaxle range selector cable. Refer to Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Adjustment.
3. Install the throttle body air inlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Powertrain Management.

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Notice: Adjust the automatic transaxle range selector cable while the transaxle and while the gear selector are in the Neutral position only. Failure to do so may cause mix-adjustment.

1. Set the parking brake.
2. Block the wheels.
3. Use an appropriate tool to pry on the automatic transaxle range selector cable terminal at the automatic transaxle range selector lever pin to remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable terminal from the transaxle manual shaft lever pin. DO NOT pry and DO NOT pull up on any other part of the automatic transaxle range selector cable or damage may occur.
4. Fully lift the adjuster lock button. Ensure the adjuster is free to move.
5. Rotate the automatic transaxle range selector lever fully counterclockwise to the Park gear, then rotate the lever clockwise 2 clicks into the Neutral gear to place the automatic transaxle range selector lever in the Neutral gear.
6. Perform the following steps to place the inside car gear shifter in the Neutral position:

6.1.	Rotate the shift lever to the Low 1 position, fully down.
6.2.	Push forward on the lever while slowly pushing up. The gear shift lever moves up while clicking over the gear over travel stops.
6.3.	Release the gear shift lever once the gear shift lever stops solidly. The gear shift lever is in the Neutral gear.

1. Grasp the automatic transaxle range selector cable terminal in the underhood.
2. Pull the automatic transaxle range selector cable terminal toward the pin on the automatic transaxle range selector lever. The automatic transaxle range selector cable adjuster spring should compress as the terminal is moved toward the pin.
3. Carefully push down the pin until the pin snaps to attach the pin to the automatic transaxle range selector lever. Do NOT move the automatic transaxle range selector lever out of position. DO NOT pull the terminal beyond the pin then push back or the shifter may move out of the Neutral gear.

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1. Press the adjuster lock button down flush with the adjuster body.
2. Shift to Park.
3. Release the parking brake while applying the service brake.
4. Start the engine.
5. Ensure all the indicated gear positions match the vehicle response.

Expert:	JamesH
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Answered:	6/21/2009

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