Selector Lever: Installation

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Install the selector lever and the 4 selector lever bolts.
- Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts

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Install the LH and RH plastic retaining clips.

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Clips

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Connect the wire harness retainers on the selector lever.

Fig 3: Identifying Retainers

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Connect the electrical connector.

Fig 4: Identifying Connector

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Install the selector lever cable on the selector lever.

Fig 5: Identifying Tabs

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Connect the selector lever cable end to the selector lever.

Fig 6: Identifying Selector Lever Cable End

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Install the center console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE article.
Check the selector lever cable adjustment. Make sure that the vehicle starts in PARK and NEUTRAL and the reverse lamps illuminate in REVERSE. If an adjustment is necessary, refer to Selector Lever Cable Adjustment .