Selector Cable Installation Note (FN4A-El Automatic Transaxle Models)

Install the selector cable to the selector lever securely.
Install the selector cable to the bracket securely.
NOTE:
- Steps 3 and 4 are for the selector cable replacement only.
Fig 1: Installing Selector Cable To Bracket
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Verify that the selector lever is in the P position.
Lock the lock piece of the selector cable (selector lever side) in the order shown in Fig 2 .

Fig 2: Locking Lock Piece Of Selector Cable (Selector Lever Side)
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Verify that the manual shaft is in the P position.
CAUTION:
- Bending the selector cable in the manner shown in Fig 3 will damage the cable and it may become loose when shifted. When installing the selector cable, hold it straight.
Fig 3: Wrong Way Of Bending Selector Cable
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Install the clip as shown in Fig 4 .

Fig 4: Installing Selector Cable Clip
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NOTE:
- Install the selector lever to the manual shaft lever with the clip side of the selector cable end facing the front of the vehicle.
Install the selector lever to the manual shaft lever in such a way that the selector cable does not bear a load.
Confirm that the end of the manual shift lever sticks out of the end of the selector cable.

Fig 5: Confirming End Of Manual Shift Lever Sticks Out Of End Of Selector Cable
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Install the selector cable to the selector cable bracket securely.