Patriot 2WD L4-2.4L (2009)
Shift Cable: Service and Repair
Gearshift Control Cable - Removal
REMOVAL
1. Remove the shifter See: Shifter M/T/Service and Repair/Gearshift Mechanism - Removal.
2. Raise hood.
3. Remove the resonator.
4. Remove engine cover.
5. Remove air cleaner assembly.
6. Disconnect both battery cables. See: Starting and Charging/Battery/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Battery - Removal
7. Remove battery hold down clamp and bolt, and remove battery.
8. Remove battery tray. See: Starting and Charging/Battery/Battery Tray/Service and Repair/Battery Tray - Removal
9. Disconnect cables (1) from the shift levers at the transaxle (3). CAUTION: Pry up with equal force on both sides of shifter cable isolator
bushings to avoid damaging cable isolator bushings.
10. Squeeze cable retaining clips (2) and remove cables from bracket (4).
11. Remove the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) See: Relays and Modules/Relays and Modules - Restraint Systems/Air Bag Control
Module/Service and Repair/Occupant Restraint Controller - Removal.
12. Remove shifter See: Shifter M/T/Service and Repair/Gearshift Mechanism - Removal.
13. Squeeze cable retaining clips (2) and remove cables from bracket.
14. Remove cable assembly (1) from vehicle.
