Honda Civic. Manual — part 260

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

3. Pry the socket holder lock (A) up using a screwdriver.

Fig. 297: Prying Socket Holder Lock
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4. Remove the nut securing the shift cable end.

Fig. 298: Identifying Shift Cable Nut
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5. Rotate the socket holder retainer (A) counterclockwise, push it against the

socket holder bracket (B), then slide the socket holder to remove the shift cable
(C) from the bracket.

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Civic (Except Hybrid)

Fig. 299: Identifying Socket Holder Retainer, Socket Holder Bracket And
Shift Cable
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6. Remove the shift cable cover (A), and remove the three bolts securing the shift

cable holder (B).

Fig. 300: Identifying Shift Cable Cover And Shift Cable Holder
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7. Pry up the lock tab of the lock washer (C), and remove the lock bolt (D) and

the lock washer, then separate the shift cable (E) from the control shaft (F).

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Civic (Except Hybrid)

8. Remove the nuts securing the shift cable bracket (A) and the grommet (B).

Fig. 301: Identifying Shift Cable Bracket, Grommet & Bolts w/Torque
Specification
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9. Remove the shift cable grommet, and pull out the shift cable (C).

10. Insert a new shift cable through the grommet hole (D), and install the grommet

in its hole. Do not bend the shift cable excessively.

11. Secure the shift cable bracket and the grommet with the nuts.
12. Make sure that the transmission is in the R position at the selector control shaft.
13. Install the control lever (A) over the control shaft (B).

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Civic (Except Hybrid)

Fig. 302: Identifying Control Lever, Control Shaft, Shift Cable Holder &
Bolts w/Torque Specifications
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14. Install the shift cable holder (C) on the holder bracket (D) and tighten the bolts

loosely. Tighten the bolts (E) in the lateral position to the specified torque, then
tighten the bolt (F) in the vertical position.

15. Secure the control lever with a new lock washer (G) and the lock bolt (H), then

bend the lock tab of the lock washer against the bolt head.

16. Install the shift cable cover (I).
17. Install the shift cable on the shift lever, and adjust the cable (see step 5 ).

SHIFT CABLE ADJUSTMENT

1. Remove the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

2. Pry the socket holder lock (A) up with a screwdriver.

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Civic (Except Hybrid)