It is a royal pain in the arse...but not hard to do. It is hard to get the handle off to get the cable end out of it. I made a notch in mine with a dremel so I would not have to take the whole thing apart.

New cable from dealer is about $150.....yes you heard me right! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" /> At least for a 4runner....