Shift Cable Adjustment

Remove the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Pry the socket holder lock (A) up with a screwdriver.

Fig 1: Prying Socket Holder Lock
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Remove the nut securing the shift cable end.

Fig 2: Identifying Shift Cable End With Nut
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Rotate the socket holder retainer (A) counterclockwise, push it against the socket holder bracket (B), then slide the socket holder to remove the shift cable (C) from the bracket.

Fig 3: Identifying Socket Holder Retainer, Socket Holder Bracket And Shift Cable
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While holding the socket holder (A), rotate the socket holder retainer (B) fully counterclockwise, and press in the socket holder lock (C) between the holder and retainer enough.

Fig 4: Rotating Socket Holder Retainer
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Align the socket holder (A) with the slot (B) in the socket holder bracket (C), then slide the holder into the bracket.

Fig 5: Identifying Socket Holder, Slot And Socket Holder Bracket
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Rotate the socket holder retainer (A) clockwise, and push the socket holder lock (B). Rotate the holder retainer counterclockwise until the retainer stops at the stop (C) of the holder lock to secure the shift cable.

Fig 6: Pushing Socket Holder Lock
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Push the shift cable (A) until it stops, then release it. Pull the shift cable back one step so that the shift position is in R. Do not hold the shift cable guide (B) to adjust the shift cable.

Fig 7: Identifying Shift Cable And Shift Cable Guide
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Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and verify that the R position indicator comes on.

Fig 8: Identifying Shift Indicators
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Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Place the shift lever in the R position, then insert a 6.0 mm (0.24 in.) pin (A) into the positioning hole (B) on the shift lever bracket, through the positioning hole on the shift lever, and into the positioning hole on the bracket. Use only a 6.0 mm pin that is free of burrs.

Fig 9: Identifying Pin And Positioning Hole
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Verify that the shift lever is secured in the R position.
Install the shift cable end (A) over the mounting stud (B) by aligning its square hole (C) with the square fitting (D) at the bottom of the stud. Do not install the shift cable by holding the shift cable guide (E).

Fig 10: Identifying Shift Cable End, Mounting Stud, Square Hole, Square Fitting And Shift Cable Guide
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Verify that the shift cable end (A) is properly installed on the mounting stud (B).

Fig 11: Identifying Shift Cable End Installation Position
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Cable end rides on the bottom of the mounting stud.
If improperly installed, align the square fitting with the square hole by rotating the mounting stud.
Install and tighten the nut.

Fig 12: Shift Cable End With Nut With Torque Specifications
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Remove the 6.0 mm (0.24 in.) pin that was installed to hold the shift lever.
Turn the ignition switch ON (II). Move the shift lever to each position, and verify that the A/T gear position indicator follows the transmission range switch.
Shift to the P position, and check that the shift lock works properly. Push the shift lock release, and verify that the shift lever releases.
Install the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).