Shift Lock Release and Release Spring Removal and Installation: Installation

Shift Lock Release
1. Install the shift lock release (A) and the release spring (B).
  
  Fig 1: Installing Shift Lock Release And Release Spring
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A/T Gear Position Indicator Panel Assembly
1. Install the A/T gear position indicator panel assembly (A) by aligning the four lock tabs (B).
2. Hook the A/T gear position indicator panel light harness (C) to the harness guide (D).
  
  Fig 2: Installing A/T Gear Position Indicator Panel Light Socket
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3. Install the A/T gear position indicator panel light socket (E).
Shift Lever Knob/Shift Lever Knob Ring Assembly
NOTE: Do not wipe off the special grease applied to the area of the shift lever marked with an asterisk (*) when you disassemble or assemble it.
1. Install the shift lever knob/shift lever knob ring assembly (A).
2. Hook the D3 switch harness (B) to the harness guide (C).
  
  Fig 3: Shift Lever Knob/Shift Lever Knob Ring Assembly, D3 Switch Harness, Harness Guide And Bolts With Torque Specification
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D3 Switch Harness - Reconnection
1. Connect the D3 switch connector (A).
2. Route the D3 switch harness (B) along with the shift lever assembly, and tie the harnesses at the guide (C) with the harness wire tie (D).
  
  Fig 4: Identifying D3 Switch Connector, D3 Switch Harness, Guide (C) And Harness Wire Tie
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A/T Shift Lever Assembly
1. Install the shift lever assembly.
  
  Fig 5: Shift Lever Assembly And Bolts With Torque Specification
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2. Connect the shift lever connector.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Shift Lever Connector
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Shift Cable - Adjustment
1. 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.
  NOTE: 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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2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
3. Check that the R position indicator comes on.
4. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  
  Fig 8: Identifying R Position Indicator
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5. Shift the shift lever to R.
6. Insert a 6.0 mm (0.236 in) pin (A) into the positioning holes (B).
  NOTE: Use only a 6.0 mm (0.236 in) pin with no burrs.
  
  Fig 9: Inserting Pin Into Positioning Holes
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7. Unlock the retainer lock (A).
  
  Fig 10: Unlocking Retainer Lock
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8. Rotate the socket holder retainer (A) in arrow direction (B) until it stops to create clearance (C) between the socket holder (D) and holder retainer, and push the retainer lock (E) into the socket holder retainer to lock the retainer.
  
  Fig 11: Rotating Socket Holder Retainer
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9. Align the shift cable slot (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 (H) with the square fitting (I) at the bottom of the stud.
  NOTE:
  - Do not install the shift cable by holding the shift cable guide (J).
  - 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 12: Aligning Shift Cable Slot Between Socket Holder And Socket Holder Retainer With Opening In Shift Cable Bracket
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10. 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 13: Pushing Retainer Lock
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11. Make sure that the shift cable end (A) is properly installed on the mounting stud (B).
  - If the shift cable end is out of position with the mounting stud, remove the shift cable from the shift cable bracket, then reinstall the cable end over the mounting stud before reinstalling the shift cable to the shift cable bracket. Do not install the shift cable end on the mounting stud with the shift cable install on the shift cable bracket.
  - If the shift cable end does not ride at the bottom of the mounting stud, rotate the stud to align the square fitting with the hole.
    Properly installed:
    
    Cable end rides on the bottom of the mounting stud.
    
    Fig 14: Identifying Shift Cable End Proper And Improper Installation
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    Improperly installed:
    
    Cable end out of position with the mounting stud.
    
    Improperly installed:
    
    Cable end out of alignment with the mounting stud.
12. Install the shift cable end nut (A).
13. Remove the 6.0 mm (0.236 in) pin (B) that was installed to hold the shift lever.
14. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
15. Move the shift lever to each position, and check that the A/T gear position indicator follows the transmission range switch.
16. Shift the shift lever to P.
17. Check that the shift lock works properly.
18. Push the shift lock release, and check that the shift lever releases. Also check that the shift lever locks when it is shifted back to P.
19. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  
  Fig 15: Pin And Shift Cable End Nut With Torque Specification
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Center Maintenance Cover
1. Install the maintenance cover (A).
  
  Fig 16: Identifying Maintenance Cover
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Center Console
1. Install the center console (A).
  
  Fig 17: Installing Center Console
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2. Connect the connectors (A), and install the clips (B).
  
  Fig 18: Identifying Center Console Connectors And Clips
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3. Install the bolts (A), then install the console box mat (B).
  
  Fig 19: Console Box Mat And Bolts With Torque Specification
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4. Install the bolts (A).
  
  Fig 20: Center Console Bolts With Torque Specification
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5. Install the bolt (A), then install the center lower cover (B). Make sure the clips (C) snap into place securely.
  
  Fig 21: Center Lower Cover, Clips And Bolt With Torque Specification
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Center Console Rear Trim
1. Install the center console rear trim (A). Make sure the clips (B) and the hooks (C) snap into place securely.
  
  Fig 22: Identifying Center Console Rear Trim, Clips And Hooks
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Front Console Cover - Both Sides
1. Install the front console covers (A). Make sure the clips (B, C) snap into place securely.
  Left side
  
  Fig 23: Identifying Front Console Covers And Clips (Left Side)
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  Right side
  
  Fig 24: Identifying Front Console Covers And Clips (Right Side)
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Shift Lever Panel (AT)
1. Install the shift lever panel (A). Make sure the clips (B, C) and the hooks (D) snap into place securely.
  
  Fig 25: Identifying Shift Lever Panel, Clips And Hooks
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