Selector Lever Cable: Installation

Install new shift cable retainers on both ends of the shift cable.

Fig 1: Installing New Shift Cable Retainers On Both Ends Of Shift Cable
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Position the shift cable through the opening of the bulkhead. Do not seat the rubber grommet in the bulkhead at this time.
Connect the shift cable to the transmission selector lever bracket.

Fig 2: Connecting Shift Cable To Transmission Selector Lever Bracket
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Connect the shift cable to the transmission selector lever.

Fig 3: Connecting Shift Cable To Transmission Selector Lever
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Seat the rubber grommet in the bulkhead.

Fig 4: Seating Rubber Grommet In Bulkhead
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Install the left console access panel.

Fig 5: Installing Left Console Access Panel
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Rotate the gearshift lever rearward until it bottoms out in 1st gear, then rotate it forward 3 detents to the (D) position.
Position the shift cable bracket on the transmission and install the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 6: Positioning Shift Cable Bracket On Transmission
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Rotate the manual lever forward until travel stops, then rotate the manual lever rearward 3 detents to the (D) position.

Fig 7: Rotating Manual Lever
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Connect the shift cable to the shift cable bracket.

Fig 8: Connecting Shift Cable To Shift Cable Bracket
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Connect the shift cable to the manual lever.
1. Position the shift cable on the manual lever.
2. Push the shift cable adjustment lock downward to the lock position.
  
  Fig 9: Connecting Shift Cable To Manual Lever
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Verify the engine will start in PARK and NEUTRAL and the reversing lamps illuminate in REVERSE. If not, readjust the shift cable. For additional information, refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT .