im pretty sure one of the linkage cables came loose on my friends 03 tiburon
the shifter wont go into any gears and its just loose
i was wondering how hard it is to actually get to them?

 

It's real easy, they're on top of the trans. Take out the aircleaner to access:

11.Remove the cotter pin of the shift cable (transaxle side).[/align]12.Remove the cotter pin of the select cable. (transaxle side)[/align]13.Remove the clip of the shift cable (transaxle side).[/align]14.Remove the clip of the select cable (transaxle side).[/align]
The shifter side is not too bad either:

2003 > G 2.0 DOHC > Manual Transaxle System REMOVAL1.Remove the shift ****.[/align]2.Remove the spring and the cap (for 6-speed M/T).[/align]3.Remove the skirt (for 6-speed M/T).[/align]4.Remove the console upper cover.[/align]5.Remove the console assembly.[/align]6.Remove the shift cable clip.[/align]7.Remove the select cable clip.[/align]8.Remove the snap pin of the select cable.[/align]9.Remove the shift cable.[/align]10.Remove the shift lever assembly.[/align]
For 6-speed M/T, push the plate shaft outward with a driver or equivalent through the hole in the shift lever bracket to remove it.[/align]INSTALLATIONInstall the shift lever assembly.[/align]INSPECTION1.Check the select cable for proper operation and for damage.[/align]2.Check the shift cable for proper operation and for damage.[/align]3.Check the boot for damage.[/align]4.Check each bushing for wear, abrasion, sticking, restricted movement or damage.[/align]5.Check for a weak or damaged spring.[/align] [/align] findme('); findme('); findme(');