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Shift Lock Mechanism Check

  1. Perform the following inspections.
    Fig 1: Lock Mechanism Inspection Chart
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  2. When any of the above shift lock inspection procedures fail, adjust the shift lock cable as follows:
    1. Remove the front floor console assembly (Refer to FRONT FLOOR CONSOLE ASSEMBLY ).
    2. Shift the selector lever to the "P" position.
    3. Loosen the locking nut on the shift lock cable.
      Fig 2: Loosing Locking Nut On Shift Lock Cable
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    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 lock nut.

      Tightening torque: 12 +/- 2 N.m (107 +/- 17 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 front floor console assembly (Refer to FRONT FLOOR CONSOLE ASSEMBLY ).