Selector Cable Installation Note

Install the selector cable to the selector lever securely.
Install the selector cable to the bracket securely.
NOTE:
- Steps 3 and 4 are for the selector cable replacement only.
Verify that the selector lever is in the P position.

Fig 1: Identifying Selector Cable
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Lock the lock piece and safety lock of the selector cable (selector lever side) in the order as shown in the figure.

Fig 2: Identifying Lock Piece And Safety Lock
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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 3: Precaution For Selector Cable
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Install the clip as shown in the figure.
NOTE:
- Install the selector cable to the manual shaft cable with the clip side of the selector cable end facing the front of the vehicle.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Clip
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Install the selector cable to the manual shaft lever in such a way that the selector cable does not bear a load.
Confirm that the end of the manual shift lever projects from the end of the selector cable.
Install the selector cable to the selector cable bracket securely.

Fig 5: Inserting Selector Cable To Manual Shaft Lever
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