Honda Civic Service Manual: M/T Shift Cable Removal and Installation (R18Z1 M/T)

1.

Lower the shift lever boot (A) to release the hooks from the boot.

2.

Remove the shift lever knob (B).

1.

Detach the clips (A).

2.

Remove the center console panel (B).

3.

For some models: Disconnect the connector(s) (C).

1.

Remove the cup holder panel assembly (A).

1.

Remove the bolts (A).

2.

Disconnect the connector (B).

3.

Remove the console box mat (A).

4.

Remove the bolts (B).

5.

Disconnect the connector (A).

6.

Remove the center console (A).

1.

Remove the harness clamp (A).

2.

Remove the lock pin (A).

3.

Remove the washer (B).

4.

Remove the clamp (A).

5.

Disconnect the shift cable (B) from the shift lever (C).

6.

Remove the bracket (A).

7.

Remove the bolts (A).

8.

Unlock the retainer lock (A).

9.

Rotate the socket holder retainer (B) counterclockwise (C) until it stops, and push the retainer lock (D) into the socket holder retainer to lock the retainer.

10.

Slide the socket holder (E) and the shift cable (F) out of the shift cable bracket (G).

NOTE: Do not remove the shift cable by pulling the shift cable guide (H).

1.

Remove the intake air pipe.

1.

Disconnect the intake air duct (A).

2.

Remove the air cleaner (B).

3.

Remove the harness clamp (C).

1.

Remove the transmission hanger (A).

2.

Disconnect the connector (A).

1.

Remove the lock pins (A).

2.

Remove the shift cable clips (B).

3.

Disconnect the shift cables from the change lever assembly (C).

1.

Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.

1.

Remove the heat shield (A).

2.

Remove the shift cable brackets (A).

3.

Remove the shift cable grommet (B), and pull out the shift cables.

NOTE: Do not bend the shift cable excessively.

1.

Insert the shift cables through the grommet hole (A).

NOTE: Do not bend the shift cable excessively.

2.

Install the shift cable grommet in its hole.

3.

Install the shift cable brackets.

4.

Install the heat shield (A).

1.

Apply a light coat of silicone grease (P/N 08C30- B0234M) to the shift cable ends (A).

NOTE: Make sure not to get any silicone grease on the terminal part of the connectors and switches, especially if you have silicone grease on your hands or gloves.

2.

Install a new shift cable clips (B).

3.

Connect the shift cable ends to the change lever assembly (C).

4.

Install the lock pins (D).

1.

Connect the connector (A).

2.

Install the transmission hanger (A).

1.

Install the harness clamp (A).

2.

Install the air cleaner (B).

3.

Connect the intake air duct (C).

1.

Install the intake air pipe.

1.

Align the socket holder (A) on the shift cables (B) with the slot in the bracket base (C).

2.

Slide the socket holder into the bracket base.

3.

Install the shift cable ends (D) to the shift lever assembly (E).

NOTE: When installing the shift cable (shift lever side), position the serrated side (F) facing up.

4.

Install the shift lever assembly (A).

5.

Install the bracket (A).

6.

Install the washer (A).

7.

Install the lock pin (B).

8.

Install the harness clamp (A).

1.

Install the center console (A).

2.

Connect the connector (A).

3.

Install the bolts (A).

4.

Install the console box mat (B).

5.

Connect the connector (A).

6.

Install the bolts (B).

1.

Install the cup holder panel assembly (A).

1.

For some models: Connect the connector(s) (A).

2.

Install the center console panel (B).

3.

Install the clips (C).

1.

Install the shift lever knob (A).

NOTE: Tighten the shift lever knob until the shift pattern is properly aligned.

2.

Connect the shift lever boot (B).