Gearshift Cable: IB5

Ensure gearshift lever is in Neutral position. Remove gearshift lever cover. Insert a 3-mm drill bit. See Fig 1. Raise and support vehicle.
Open shift and selector cable cover. See Fig 2. Adjust gearshift mechanism. Unlock selector cable by pressing colored insert. See Fig 3.
Move selector lever to its center position. Engage 3rd or 4th gear (move the gearshift lever to its right-hand or left-hand stop position). Lock selector cable. Close shift and selector cable cover. Lower vehicle. Remove drill bit. Install shift lever cover.

Fig 1: Identifying Drill Bit Inserted In Gearshift Assembly (IB5)

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Fig 2: Removing Shift & Selector Cable Cover (IB5)

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Fig 3: Identifying Selector Cable (IB5)

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