Selector Cable Installation Note (AW6A-EL automatic transaxle models)

Install the selector cable to the selector lever securely.

Fig 1: Installing Selector Cable To Selector Lever Securely
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Install the selector cable and clip to the bracket as shown in the figure.
NOTE:
- Steps 3 and 4 are for the selector cable replacement only.
Fig 2: Installing Selector Cable And Clip To Bracket
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Verify that the selector lever is in the P position.
Lock the lock piece of the selector cable (selector lever side) in the order shown in the figure.

Fig 3: Locking Lock Piece Of Selector Cable
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Verify that the manual shaft is in the P position.
CAUTION:
- Bending the selector cable in the manner shown in the figure will damage the cable and it may become loose when shifted. When installing the selector cable, hold it straight.
  
  Fig 4: Bending Selector Cable
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Install the clip as shown in the figure.

Fig 5: Installing Clip
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NOTE:
- Install the selector lever to the manual shaft lever with the clip side of the selector cable end facing up.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Selector Lever Onto Manual Shaft Lever
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Install the selector lever to the manual shaft lever so that no load acts on the selector cable.
Confirm that the tip of the manual shaft lever projects out of the end of the selector cable.
Securely install the selector cable to the selector cable bracket.