2010-2017 Suzuki Swift Gear Shift Control Cable Bushing Replacement

The gearbox is connected to the gear shift...

iFixit Library 2010-2017 Suzuki Swift Moderate 20 - 30 minutes Guide 193855

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Guide overview

Before you begin

The gearbox is connected to the gear shift control lever assembly with 2 cables, one to select the gear, and one to shift the select position. The gear shift control cable is connected to a pin on the gear shift control lever assembly using a bushing. When this bushing wears out, the control cable can detach from the pin, resulting in the inability the shift left or right, meaning, you only have 3rd and 4th gear. This manual will show you how to replace this bushing. The bushing can be sourced from various online stores like Amazon or Ebay, depending on your location, either as a single part, or as part of a shift cable repair kit. There is also a 3d model available for printing.

Step 1

loosen the gear shift lever boot

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Grip the backside of the front console box garnish and gently pull it upwards.
Pull the garnish from the front console box.
Remove the boot pins from the front console box so the boot can move freely.

Step 2

unscrew the front console box

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Phillips #2 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Pull up the rear console box.
While holding up the rear console box, unscrew the 2 rear screws holding on the front console box.
Unscrew the 2 front screws holding on the front console box.

Step 3

remove the front console box

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Gently pull the corner of the front console box towards you. If the other side did not came off, repeat on the other side.
The front console box should be fully detached fron the dashboard, including the locating pins.
Pull up the front console box hinging on the rear. You can now remove the entire box by pulling it out over the shifting lever.

Step 4

remove the old bushing

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The bushing is located on the left side of the gear shift control lever assembly.
Pull the cable end from the pin.
Remove all bushing remains from the cable end and pin.

Step 5

insert new bushing

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Put some grease on the pin and the bushing to ease installation.
Push the bushing into the cable end.
Push the cable end onto the pin.