I have a 2003 accord 4cyl auto. the motor ate a valve so i'm in the process of replacing it, my question is, how does the shift selector cable come off? i've done several motor swaps in the past but they were all on manual cars, so i've never had to remove one of these before. thanks in advance

 

anyone? i've looked around online but all the guides i've found simply say to remove it, they don't actually mention anything about how this is done. i'd appreciate any help that can be offered. if anyone knows where the information can be found i'd appreciate the info. thanks

 

Getting a service manual would help you tremendously with the swap, especially the factory service manual.

However, if you are trying to disconnect the cable only on the transmission side, remove the 2 bolts securing the shift cable holder (e.g., part no. 24 of the link) first, then remove the 3 bolts for the protective cover. Depending on where the car was produced, you either need remove a lock bolt and lock washer and then separate the cable; or have to remove a spring clip and control pin and then separate the cable.

http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/...+LEVER+%281%29

BTW: Don't flex the cable too much, or you risk damaging it.

 

thanks, thats exactly the information i needed. i appreciate it.

 

Excellent description; I would add that the cover for the wire control cable is held by 4 screws and the cover looks like it's part of the transmission case(the diagram does not show the cover). Also, the pin holding the cable to the lever can bind over time causing problems in shifting through the gears with the selector. Remove the pin, clean it, lube it and it will work fine again.