Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Control cable

Exploded View

1. Control cable
2. Lock plate
3. Transaxle assembly
4. Bracket A
5. Bracket B
6. CVT shift selector assembly

1. Manual lever
2. Grommet

Removal and Installation

INSTALLATION

CAUTION:

Always apply the parking brake before performing removal and installation.

1. Apply the parking brake.

CAUTION:

Make sure the vehicle cannot move with the parking brake applied.

2. Remove the center console assembly. Refer to IP-17, "Removal and Installation".
3. Move the shift selector to “P” position
4. Remove the control cable from the shift selector assembly with the following procedure.

1. Disconnect the tip (A) of control cable from the shift selector assembly.
2. Remove socket (B) from shift selector assembly.

5. Disengage the pawls (B) of the grommet (A), and pull downwards to remove.
6. Remove the battery. Refer to PG-50, "Removal and Installation (Battery)".

7. Remove the control cable installation nut (A) from the manual lever (B).

8. Remove the lock plate (1).

9. Remove the tunnel stay (1).

: Front

10. Remove the exhaust front tube and sub muffler from the exhaust system. Refer to EX-5, "Removal and Installation".
11. Remove the heat plate fixtures (A).

: Front

12. Remove the control cable (1) from the bracket (2).

: Front

13. Remove the control cable from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• From below the vehicle, press the grommet (A) into place until the pawls (B) make a click sound.

CAUTION:

• Place the grommet on the floor, then fasten it in place from below the vehicle.

• Check that pulling down on the grommet does not disconnect it.

• Pay attention to the following when connecting the control cable to the shift selector.

1. When connecting the control cable (1) to the shift selector assembly (2), face the grooved surface of the rib (A) up and insert the control cable until it stops.

2. Install the socket (A) onto the shift selector.

CAUTION:

• Place the socket onto the shift selector, then fasten it in place from above.

• Check that the pulling on the socket does not disconnect it.

Inspection and Adjustment

INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT

Check the CVT position. If a malfunction is found, adjust the CVT position. Refer to TM-150, "Inspection" (Inspection) or TM-150, "Adjustment" (Adjustment).