Selector Cable Installation Note (Ja5A-El Automatic Transaxle Models)

Install the selector cable to the selector lever securely.

Fig 1: Securely Installing Selector Cable To Selector Lever
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Install the selector cable and clip to the bracket as shown in Fig 2 .
NOTE:
- Steps 3 and 4 are for the selector cable replacement only.
Fig 2: Installing Selector Cable & Clip 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 3 .

Fig 3: Locking Lock Piece Of Selector Cable (Selector Lever Side)
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Verify that the manual shaft is in P position.
CAUTION:
- Bending the selector cable in the manner shown in Fig 4 will damage the cable and it may become loose when shifted. When installing the selector cable, hold it straight.
Fig 4: Wrong Way Of Bending Selector Cable.
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Install the clip as shown in Fig 5 .
NOTE:
- Install the selector lever to the manual shaft lever with the clip side of the selector cable end facing up.
Fig 5: Installing Clip
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Install the selector lever to the manual shaft lever so that no load acts on the selector cable.
Confirm that the tip of the manual shift lever projects out of the end of the selector cable.
Install the selector cable to the selector cable securely bracket.

Fig 6: Confirming Tip Of Manual Shift Lever Projects Out Of End Of Selector Cable
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