Shift Cable: Adjustment

WARNING: Make sure lifts are placed properly (see LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ).

Remove the front console (see CONSOLES AND BEVERAGE HOLDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Shift to [N] position, then remove the lock pin from the adjuster.

Fig 1: Lock Pin, Shift Cable And Adjuster With Torque Specifications
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Check that the hole in the adjuster is perfectly aligned with the hole in the shift cable. There are two holes in the adjuster. They are positioned 90° apart to allow cable adjustment in 1/4 turn increments.

Fig 2: Identifying Cable Position
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If the hole is not perfectly aligned, loosen the lock-nut on the adjuster and adjust as required.
Tighten the locknut to 7 N.m (0.7 kgf.m, 5 lbf.ft).
Install the lock pin on the adjuster. If you feel the lock pin binding as you reinstall it, the cable is still out of adjustment and must be readjusted.
Make sure the lock pin is seated in the adjuster securely.
Move the shift lever to each gear, and verify that the shift position indicator follows the automatic transaxle gear position switch.
Start the engine, and check the shift lever in all gears. If any gear does not work properly, refer to troubleshooting (ROAD TEST and STALL SPEED ).
Insert the ignition key into the key cylinder on the A/T gear position indicator panel, and verify that the shift lock lever is released.