Honda Civic. Manual — part 259

Fig. 292: 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.

Fig. 293: Identifying Socket Holder Retainer, Socket Holder Bracket And
Shift Cable
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6. Disconnect the shift lock solenoid connector (A) and the park pin switch/A/T

gear position indicator panel light connector (B).

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

Fig. 294: Identifying Shift Lock Solenoid Connector And Park Pin
Switch/A/T Gear Position Indicator Panel Light Connector
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7. Remove the shift lever assembly.

SHIFT LEVER INSTALLATION

1. Install the shift lever assembly.

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

Fig. 295: Identifying Shift Lock Solenoid Connector, Park Pin Switch/A/T
Gear Position Indicator Panel Light Connector & Bolts w/Torque
Specification
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2. Connect the shift lock solenoid connector (A) and the park pin switch/A/T gear

position indicator panel light connector (B).

3. Install the shift cable on the shift lever, and adjust the cable (see SHIFT

CABLE ADJUSTMENT ).

SHIFT LEVER DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

Fig. 296: Disassembling Shift Lever & Screws w/Torque Specification
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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 center console (see CENTER CONSOLE

2008 Honda Civic LX

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