PROCEDURE
ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION
Apply the parking brake and move the shift lever to N.
Remove the rear console box assembly.
for Hatchback, Wagon:
for Sedan:
Disconnect the end of the transmission control cable assembly from the shift lever assembly.
| *1 | Stopper |
| *2 | Nut |
Rotate the nut counterclockwise approximately 180° and, while holding the nut in that position, disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the shift lever assembly.
Note
Do not rotate the nut excessively as the interior spring may come off and the transmission control cable assembly will not be reusable.
Push the 2 claws together at the top of the lock piece. While holding the 2 claws together, push the 2 lugs on the bottom of the lock piece toward each other and upward to push up the lock piece.
| *1 | Lock Piece | - | - |
| *a | Bottom View | *b | Push |
| *c | Push Up | - | - |
Turn the nut of the transmission control cable assembly 180° counterclockwise. While holding the nut in place, push in the stopper until it clicks twice.
| *1 | Stopper | *2 | Nut |
| *a | Push in | - | - |
Install the outer part of the transmission control cable assembly to the shift lever assembly. Check that the spring is positioned at "A" and push in the stopper.
| *1 | Shift Lever Assembly | *2 | Stopper |
| *3 | Spring | *4 | Nut |
| *a | Push in | - | - |
Note
If the stopper cannot be pushed in, slightly turn the nut clockwise and then push in the stopper again.
Make sure that the transmission control cable assembly is securely locked.
| *1 | Lock Piece |
Install the end of the transmission control cable assembly to the shift lever assembly.
Note
Install the end of the transmission control cable assembly all the way to the base of the pin.
Install the end of the transmission control cable assembly so that its adjustment lock section is on the driver side.
Check that the lock piece is pulled up.
| *1 | Lock Piece |
| *2 | Adjuster case |
| *a | Push in |
Push the lock piece into the adjuster case.
Note
Check that the park/neutral position switch assembly and shift lever are in neutral.
Securely push in the lock piece until the slider lock is engaged.
After adjusting the shift lever position, check the operation and function of the shift lever. If there is a problem, adjust the position again.
Install the rear console box assembly.
for Hatchback, Wagon:
for Sedan: