Automatic Transmission Floor Shift Assembly: Installation

Install the shift lever assembly with the 4 bolts.

Fig 1: Installing Shift Lever Assembly

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Torque: 12 N.m (120 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf) 

1. Connect the shift control cable to the shift lever assembly.
2. Install the clamp.
   Fig 2: Installing Shift Control Cable Clamp

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1. Install the front console box.
2. Install the rear console box.
3. Install the heater control assembly.
4. Install the center cluster finish panel.
5. Install the upper console panel.
6. Install the No. 1 lower panel.
7. Install the No. 2 under cover,
8. Install the No. 2 lower panel,
9. Install the cowl side trim RH.
10. Install the front door scuff plate RH.
11. Install the cowl side trim LH.
12. Install the front door scuff plate LH.

1. When shifting it to each position, make sure that the shifting lever moves smoothly, can be moderately operated and the position indicator displays correctly.
   Fig 4: Inspecting Shift Lever Operation

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   Positions which can be operated without pressing the shift lever knob button 

   R--> N --> D, L --> 2 --> D --> N 

   Positions which can be operated only by pressing the shift lever knob button 

   D --> 2 --> L, N --> R --> P 

   Positions which can be operated only by pressing the shift lever knob button, ignition switch ON and brake pedal depressed 

   P --> R 

2. When starting the engine, make sure that the vehicle moves forward when shifting from N to D position, and moves rearward when shifting to R position.