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Shift Cable Adjustment

  1. Shift the transmission into the R position.
  2. Remove the console panel and center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  3. Remove the nut securing the shift cable end (A), then separate the end from the shift lever assembly.
    Fig 1: Separating End From Shift Lever Assembly
    G03640478Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Rotate the socket holder (A) on the shift cable (B) counterclockwise a quarter turn, then slide the holder to remove the shift cable from the shift lever bracket base (C).
    NOTE: Do not remove the shift cable by twisting the shift cable guide (D) and damper (E).
    Fig 2: Removing Shift Cable From Shift Lever Bracket Base
    G03640479Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Push the shift cable until it stops, then release your hand. Pull the shift cable back one step so that the shift position is in R. Do not hold the shift cable guide (A) and damper (B) to adjust the shift cable (C).
    Fig 3: Adjusting Shift Cable
    G03640480Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and verify that the R position indicator comes on.
  7. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  8. Insert a 6.0 mm (0.24 in.) pin (A) into the positioning hole (B) on the shift lever bracket base through the positioning hole on the shift lever assembly, and into the positioning hole. The shift lever is secured in the R position.
    Fig 4: Inserting Pin Into Positioning Hole On Shift Lever Bracket Base
    G03640481Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Rotate the socket holder (A) on the shift cable (B) counterclockwise a quarter turn, then slide the holder onto the shift lever bracket base (C). Install the shift cable end (D) over the mounting stud (E) by aligning its square hole (F) with the square shape (G) at the bottom of the stud. Rotate the holder clockwise a quarter turn to secure the shift cable.
    NOTE: Do not install the shift cable by twisting the shift cable guide (H) and damper (I).
    Fig 5: Installing Shift Cable End Over Mounting Stud
    G03640482Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Verify that the shift cable end (A) is properly installed on the mounting stud (B).
    Fig 6: Inspecting Shift Cable End Is Properly Installed On Mounting Stud
    G03640483Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. If improperly installed, remove the shift cable from the shift lever bracket base, and reinstall the shift cable. Do not install the shift cable end on the mounting stud while the shift cable is on the shift cable bracket base.
  12. Install and tighten the nut.
    Fig 7: Tightening Shift Cable Nut
    G03640484Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. Remove the 6.0 mm (0.24 in.) pin that was installed to hold the shift lever.
  14. Move the shift lever to each gear, and verify that the A/T gear position indicator follows the transmission range switch.
  15. Push the shift lock release, and verify that the shift lever releases.
  16. Reinstall the center console, console panel, and related parts (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
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