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Shift Cable Adjustment

  1. Remove the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  2. Shift into N.
  3. Remove the nut securing the shift cable end, then separate the cable end from the shift lever.
    Fig 1: Identifying Shift Cable End With Nut
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  4. Rotate the socket holder (A) on the shift cable (B) a quarter turn; the tab (C) on the socket holder will be in the opening of the shift lever bracket base (D). Then slide the holder to remove the shift cable from the shift lever bracket base. Do not remove the shift cable by twisting the shift cable guide (E).
    Fig 2: Identifying Socket Holder, Shift Cable, Quarter Turn; Tab, Shift Lever Bracket Base
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  5. Push the shift cable (A) until it stops, then release it. Pull the shift cable back two steps so that the shift position is in N. Do not push and pull the shift cable by holding the shift cable guide (B).
    Fig 3: Identifying Shift Cable And Shift Cable Guide
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  6. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and check that the N indicator comes on.
  7. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  8. Insert a 6.0 mm (0.24 in.) pin (A) through the positioning holes (B) on the shift lever bracket base and into the positioning hole (C) on the shift lever. The shift lever is secured in N.
    Fig 4: Identifying Shift Lever Secured In N Position
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  9. Align the socket holder (A) on the shift cable (B) with the slot in the bracket base (C), then slide the holder into base. Install the shift cable end (D) over the mounting stud (E) by aligning its square hole (F) with the square fitting (G) at the bottom of the stud. Rotate the holder a quarter turn to secure the shift cable - Do not install the shift cable by twisting the shift cable guide (H).
    Fig 5: Identifying Socket Holder, Shift Cable, Bracket Base, Mounting Stud And Square Hole
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  10. Check that the shift cable end is properly installed on the mounting stud.
    Fig 6: Identifying Proper Position Of Installing Shift Cable End
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  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 lever bracket case.
  12. Install and tighten the nut.
    Fig 7: Pin And Nut With Torque Specification
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  13. Remove the 6.0 mm (0.24 in.) pin (A) that was installed to hold the shift lever.
  14. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and move the shift lever to each position. Check that the A/T gear position indicator follows the transmission range switch.
  15. Push the shift lock release, and check that the shift lever releases. Then check that the shift lever locks when shifted back into P.
  16. Reinstall the center console.
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