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Selector Lever Cable Adjustment

1.

Remove the ACL and outlet pipe. Refer to Intake Air Distribution and Filtering .

2.

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3.

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4.
1. 1.
  
  Rotate the manual control lever clockwise until it stops.
1. 2.
  
  Rotate the manual control lever counterclockwise one detent.

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5.
1. 1.
  
  Gently pry the latch up.
1. 2.
  
  Push the lock tab to slide it over.

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6.

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7.

NOTE: To prevent selector cable damage, do not apply force to the selector lever cable between the manual control lever and the selector lever cable bracket.

NOTE: Make sure that the selector lever cable end is correctly installed onto the manual control lever ball stud by pulling back on the selector lever cable end.

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8.

NOTE: After locking the adjuster, pull back on the adjuster to make sure it is securely installed.

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9.

Install the ACL and outlet pipe. Refer to Intake Air Distribution and Filtering .

10.

Verify that the vehicle starts in PARK and NEUTRAL only and that the reverse lamps illuminate in REVERSE.