Shift Cable: Installation

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before doing repair or service.

Shift Cable - Install

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1. Insert the shift cable (A) through the grommet hole (B).

NOTE: Do not bend the shift cable excessively.

2. Install the shift cable grommet (C).

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3. Install the shift cable bracket (A).

Heat Shield - Install

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Install the heat shield (A).
Floor Tunnel Brace A - Install
Install floor tunnel brace A .

Shift Cable (A/T Side) - Install

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1. Install the shift cable bracket (A).

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2. Apply molybdenum grease to the hole in the bushing (A) in the shift cable end (B).

3. Install the shift cable end.

4. Install the control pin (C), and secure the control pin with the spring clip (D).

Air Cleaner - Install
Install the air cleaner .
Under-Hood Fuse/Relay Box - Install
Install the under-hood fuse/relay box .
Front Strut Brace - Install
Install the front strut brace .

Shift Cable - Adjust

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1. Push the shift cable (A) until it stops, then release it.

NOTE: Do not hold the shift cable guide (B) to adjust the shift cable.

2. Pull the shift cable back one step from the P position so that the shift position is in R.

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3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

4. Check that the R position indicator comes on.

5. Turn the vehicle to the ACCESSORY mode.

Shift Cable (Shift Lever Side) - Install

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1. Align the shift cable slot (A) between the socket holder (B) and the socket holder retainer (C) with the opening (D).

2. Slide the socket holder into the shift cable bracket (E) while installing the shift cable end (F) over the mounting stud (G) by aligning its square hole (H) with the square fitting (I) at the bottom of the stud.

NOTE:

Do not install the shift cable by holding the shift cable guide (J).
When the socket holder is installed in the shift cable bracket, the retainer lock is unhinged and releases the holder retainer lock, then the holder retainer returns under spring force to secure the shift cable.

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3. Push the retainer lock (A) fully to lock the socket holder retainer (B), and make sure that the retainer lock fits into the hinged-joint (C). If the retainer lock does not fit with the edge of the hinged-joint, rotate the holder retainer counterclockwise while pushing the retainer lock until it locks.

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4. Make sure that the shift cable end (A) is properly installed on the mounting stud (B).

If the cable end is out of position with the mounting stud, remove the shift cable from the shift cable bracket, then reinstall the cable end over the mounting stud before reinstalling the shift cable to the shift cable bracket. Do not install the shift cable end on the mounting stud with the shift cable installed on the shift cable bracket.
If the shift cable end does not ride at the bottom of the mounting stud, rotate the stud to align the square fitting with the hole.

Fig 1: Shift Cable End Nut With Torque Specifications

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5. Install the shift cable end nut (A).

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6. Remove the 6.0 mm (0.236 in) pin (A) that was installed to hold the shift lever.

Shift Cable - After Install Check

1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

2. Move the shift lever to each position, and check that the A/T gear position indicator follows the shift lever operation.

3. Shift the shift lever to P.

4. Check that the shift lock works properly.

5. Push the shift lock release, and check that the shift lever releases. Also check that the shift lever locks when it is shifted back to P.

Center Console - Install
Install the center console .