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Selector Lever Cable & Bracket: Installation

  1. Install the selector lever cable.
    • Tighten to 11 Nm.

    See Figure.

  2. NOTE: Make sure the selector lever cable is fully seated to the transmission unit gear selector pivot ball.
  3. Attach the selector lever cable. See Figure.
  4. Lower the vehicle.
  5. NOTE: Make sure the selector lever cable grommet is seated correctly.
  6. Attach the selector lever cable. See Figure.
  7. NOTE: Fully extend the selector cable, then retract the selector cable one detent.
  8. Make sure the selector lever cable is in the "R" position.
  9. Make sure the transmission selector lever is in the "R" position.
  10. Attach the selector lever cable.
    • Do not tighten the selector lever cable retaining nuts.

    See Figure.

  11. Connect the selector lever cable. See Figure.
  12. Adjust the selector lever cable retaining nuts to lock against the retaining bracket without moving the set position of either the shift lever or the selector lever cable.
    • Do not tighten the selector lever cable retaining nuts.

    See Figure.

  13. NOTE: Make sure all transmission selector lever positions are illuminated to indicate the selected gear and the automatic transmission selects the relevant transmission state.
  14. Move the transmission selector lever to all positions.
  15. NOTE: When tightening the selector lever cable retaining nuts, make sure both retaining nuts are tightened to the specified torque simultaneously.
  16. Tighten the selector lever cable retaining nuts.
    • Tighten to 20 Nm.

    See Figure.

  17. Attach the wiring harness bracket. See Figure.
  18. Install the FLOOR CONSOLE .