Reverse Check Cable: Installation

Insert the reverse check cable into the inner boot hole from underside of the vehicle.
Insert the reverse check cable into the gear shift lever assembly, and secure it with the band clip.
NOTE:
- Cut the excess band clip.
- Make sure that the reverse check cable is inserted into the gearshift lever with no gaps.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Band Clip
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Use the spring pin to secure the end of the slider and reverse check cable.
NOTE: Apply grease to the moving part of slider.

Fig 2: Identifying Spring Pin And Slider
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With the cable pulled (the slider is lowered), adjust the distance between the edge of cable plate and the reverse check cable to 84 mm (3.31 in), and tighten the lock nut.
Tightening torque:

6 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Identifying Adjusting Distance Between Edge Of Cable Plate And Reverse Check Cable
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Move the transmission to the right side, and install the stay.
Tightening torque:

T: 32 N.m (3.3 kgf-m, 23.6 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Identifying Stay And Mounting Bolt
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Install the reverse check cable, washer and snap pin to the reverse check lever.
NOTE: Make sure to point the snap pin in an appropriate direction.

Fig 5: Identifying Reverse Check Cable, Washer And Snap Pin
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Secure the reverse check cable to the stay clip.
NOTE: Install the reverse check cable on top of the stay.

Fig 6: Identifying Reverse Check Cable And Clip
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Install the heat shield cover.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

Fig 7: Identifying Heat Shield Cover
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Install the center exhaust pipe. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
Install the boot and insulator assembly, and secure with a clamp.

Fig 8: Identifying Clamps
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Install the console side cover and console front panel. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Center Console. >
Install the console box. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Console Box. >
Install the gear shift knob.