Select Cable Installation Note

Remove the center console.
Make sure that the shift lever (transaxle side) is in neutral.
G35M-R manual transaxle models: Unlock the lock piece of the select cable (shift lever side) in the order shown in Fig 1.

Fig 1: Unlocking Lock Piece Of Select Cable - G35M-R Manual Transaxle Models
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A65M-R manual transaxle models: Shift the shift lever to neutral.
Lock the lock piece of the selector cable (shift cable side) in the order shown in Fig 2.

Fig 2: Locking Lock Piece Of Select Cable - A65M-R Manual Transaxle Models
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On G35M-R manual transaxle models, see Fig 3.

Fig 3: Locking Lock Piece Of Select Cable - G35M-R Manual Transaxle Models
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A65M-R manual transaxle models: Install the center console.
Shift the shift lever from neutral to other position, and make sure that there are no other components in that area to interfere with the lever.

Fig 4: Shifting Shift Lever From Neutral To Other Position - A65M-R Manual Transaxle Models
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