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Shift Lever Installation

  1. Install the shift lever assembly.
  2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and verify that the N position indicator light comes on.
    Fig 1: Verifying N Position Indicator Light Comes ON
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  3. If necessary, push the shift cable until it stops, then release it. Pull the shift cable back 2 steps so that the shift position is in N.
    Fig 2: Pulling Shift Cable To N Position
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  4. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  5. Insert a 6.0 mm (0.24 in.) pin (A) through the positioning hole (B) on the shift lever bracket base and into the positioning hole (C) on the shift lever assembly.
    Fig 3: Inserting Pin Through Positioning Hole On Shift lever Bracket Base Into Position Hole
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  6. Align the socket holder (A) on the shift cable (B) with the slot in the cable bracket base (C), then slide the holder into the base. Install the shift cable end (D) over the mounting stud (E) by aligning its square hole (F) with the square fitting (G) at the bottom of the stud. Rotate the holder clockwise a quarter turn to secure the shift cable.
    NOTE: Do not install the shift cable by twisting the shift cable guide (H).
    Fig 4: Aligning Socket Holder On Shift Cable With Slot In Cable Bracket Base
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  7. Verify that the shift cable end (A) is properly installed on the mounting stud (B).
    Fig 5: Verifying Shift Cable End Is Installed (Properly Installed)
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    Fig 6: Verifying Shift Cable End Is Installed (Improperly Installed)
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  8. If improperly installed, remove the shift cable from the shift cable bracket base, and reinstall the shift cable. Do not install the shift cable end on the mounting stud while the shift cable is on the shift cable bracket base.
  9. Install and tighten the nut.
    Fig 7: Installing & Tightening Nut
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  10. Remove the 6.0 mm (0.24 in) pin that aligned the shift lever.
  11. Connect the shift lock solenoid connector and the park pin switch connector.
  12. Move the shift lever to each position, and verify that the A/T gear position indicator follows the transmission range switch.
  13. Push the shift lock release, and verify that the shift lever releases.
  14. Reinstall the center console, console panel, and related parts (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
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