I'm in the process of reinstalling all of my TJ's interior and as I was about to install the forward center console I noticed this. Apparently a cable, that looks like it should be attached, is not attached to a plastic piece that's controlled by the automatic gear shifter. It's definitely not the shifter linkage. There is also a small spring towards the base that isn't attached either. I'm pretty sure that I didn't accidentally disconnect these when I removed the console.
So, what does this cable do? And does it need to be reattached?
So, what does this cable do? And does it need to be reattached?