SHIFT LEVER INSTALLATION


  1. INSTALL SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY

    Note

    Check that the park/neutral position switch and shift lever are in neutral.


    1. Install the shift lever with the 4 nuts.

      Torque:
      12 N*m  { 122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf }

    2. Connect the 2 connectors and attach the 2 clamps to connect the wire harness to the shift lever.

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  2. CONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY


    1. Turn the nut of the transmission control cable 180° counterclockwise. While holding the nut in place, push in the stopper until it clicks twice.

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      *1 Stopper *2 Nut

    2. Install the outer part of the transmission control cable to the shift lever retainer. Check that the spring is positioned at "A" and push in the stopper.

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      *1 Stopper *2 Nut
      *3 Shift Lever Retainer *4 Spring

      Tech Tips

      If the stopper cannot be pushed in, slightly turn the nut clockwise and then push in the stopper again.

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      Push the 2 claws together at the top of the transmission control cable 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 pull out the lock piece.

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      Coat the end of the cable with MP grease.

    5. Connect the end of the cable to the shift lever assembly.

      Note


      • Make sure that the lock piece is pulled up.

      • Push on the end of the cable all the way to the base of the pin.

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      *1 Lock Piece
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      *1 Lock Piece
      *2 Adjuster Case

      Push the lock piece into the adjuster case.

      Note

      Securely push in the lock piece until it locks.

  3. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION


    1. When moving the shift lever from P to R with the ignition switch ON and the brake pedal depressed, make sure that it moves smoothly and correctly into position.

    2. Check that the shift lever does not stop when moving the shift lever from R to P, and check that the shift lever does not stick when moving the shift lever from D to M.

    3. Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle moves forward after moving the shift lever from N to D and moves in reverse after moving the shift lever to R.

      If the operation cannot be performed as specified, inspect the park/neutral position switch assembly and check the shift lever assembly installation condition.

  4. INSTALL LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL


    1. Install the lower No. 1 instrument panel finish panel Click here.