Shift Cable Adjustment

Remove the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
Move the shift lever to R
Remove the nut securing the shift cable end

Fig 1: Identifying Shift Cable End And Nut
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Unlock the retainer (A)

Fig 2: Identifying Retainer
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Rotate the socket holder retainer (A) counterclockwise (B) until it stops, and push the retainer lock (C) into the socket holder retainer to lock the retainer

Fig 3: Rotating Socket Holder Retainer
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Slide the socket holder (A) away from the bracket as shown to remove the shift cable (B) from the shift cable bracket (C) Do not remove the shift cable by pulling the shift cable guide (D)

Fig 4: Sliding Socket Holder From Bracket
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Push the shift cable (A) until it stops, then release it Pull the shift cable back one step from the P position so that the shift position is in R Do not hold the shift cable guide (B) to adjust the shift cable

Fig 5: Identifying Shift Cable
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Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode, and check that the R position indicator comes on

Fig 6: Identifying R Position Indicator
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Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode
Place the shift lever in R, then insert a 6 0 mm (0 24 in) pin (A) into the positioning hole (B) on the shift lever positioning guide, and into the positioning hole on the shift lever bracket Use only a 6 0 mm (0 24 in) pin with no burrs

Fig 7: Identifying Pin In Positioning Hole
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Check that the shift lever is secured in R
Align the clearance (A) between the socket holder (B) and the socket holder retainer (C) with the opening (D) in the shift cable bracket (E), then slide the holder into the bracket while installing the shift cable end (F) over the mounting stud (G) by aligning its square hole with the square fitting (H) at the bottom of the stud Do not install the shift cable by holding the shift cable guide (I)
NOTE: When the socket holder is installed in the shift cable bracket, the retainer lock is unhinged and releases the holder retainer lock, then the holder retainer returns under spring force to secure the shift cable

Fig 8: Identifying Clearance Between Socket Holder And Socket Holder Retainer
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Push the retainer lock (A) fully to lock the socket holder retainer (B), and make sure that the retainer lock fits into the hinged-joint (C) If the retainer lock does not fit with the edge of the hinged-joint, rotate the holder retainer counterclockwise while pushing the retainer lock until it locks

Fig 9: Identifying Retainer Lock
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Check that the shift cable end is properly installed on the mounting stud

Fig 10: Identifying Shift Cable End On Mounting Stud
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If the cable end is out of position on the mounting stud, remove the shift cable from the bracket, and reinstall the shift cable Do not install the shift cable end on the mounting stud while the shift cable is on the bracket
If the shift cable end rides on the bottom of the mounting stud, rotate the stud and align the square fitting with the hole
Install and tighten the nut (A) on the shift cable end

Fig 11: Shift Cable End And Nut With Torque Specification
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Remove the 6 0 mm (0 24 in) pin (B) that was installed to hold the shift lever.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine/start stop button to select the ON mode Move the shift lever to each position, and check that the A/T gear position indicator follows the transmission range switch.
Shift the shift lever to P, and check that the shift lock works properly Push the shift lock release, and check that the shift lever releases, and also check that the shift lever locks when it is shifted back to P.
Install the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).