Mechanism - Shift: Installation

Fig 1: Shifter Assembly

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1 - SHIFTER ASSEMBLY

2 - NUTS

3 - GEARSHIFT CABLE

Install shifter assembly (1) onto the shifter assembly studs on the floor pan. See Fig 1.

Install the nuts (2) to hold the shifter assembly (1) onto the floor pan. Tighten nuts to 7 N.m (65 in.lbs.).

Fig 2: Gearshift Cable at Shifter Assembly

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1 - GEARSHIFT CABLE

2 - CABLE RETAINER AND NOTCH

3 - SHIFTER ASSEMBLY PIN

4 - SHIFT LEVER

5 - ADJUSTMENT BOLT

Install the gearshift cable (1) to the shift lever pin (3).

Fig 3: Park Lock Cable at Shifter

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1 - PARK LOCK CABLE

2 - SHIFTER ASSEMBLY

3 - SHIFT MECHANISM CAM

Install the park lock cable (1) to the shift mechanism cam (3) and the notch in the shifter assembly (2). See Fig 3.
Verify that the key is in the LOCK position and remains there until the cable is fully adjusted.
Verify that the park lock cable adjustment tab is pulled upward to the unlocked position.

Fig 4: Shifter Wiring Connectors
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1 - SHIFTER ASSEMBLY

2 - WIRING CONNECTORS
Install the wiring harness connectors (2) to the shifter assembly. See Fig 4.
Verify that the shift lever is in the PARK position.
Tighten the adjustment screw to 7 N.m (65 in.lbs.).
Verify that the key in the LOCK position and the shifter is in PARK.
Push downward on the park lock cable adjustment tab to lock the adjustment.
Verify correct shifter, park lock, and BTSI operation.
If necessary, install the shield, covering the gearshift and park lock cables, to the floorpan and install the bolts to hold the shield to the floorpan.
Install any console parts removed for access to shift lever assembly and shift cables. (Refer to BODY/INTERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE - INSTALLATION)