Shift Lock Mechanism Check

Perform the following inspections.

Fig 1: Shift Lock Mechanism Inspection Procedure Chart
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Fig 2: Identifying Shift Lock Cable, Jam Nut And Lock Cam
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When any of the above shift lock inspection procedures fail, adjust the shift lock cable as follows:
1. Remove the floor console. (Refer to GROUP 52A - Floor Console FLOOR CONSOLE ASSEMBLY .)
2. Shift the selector lever to the "P" position.
3. Loosen the lock nut on the shift lock cable.
4. Adjust the cable so that the end of the shift lock cable is above the red line on the lock cam and tighten the locknut.
  Tightening torque: 12 N.m (106 in-lb)
5. After adjusting, retest the shift lock cable operation. Replace the shift lock cable if it does not operate properly. (Refer to A/T KEY INTERLOCK AND SHIFT LOCK MECHANISMS .)
6. Install the floor console.