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Selector Lever Cable: Installation

Fig 1: Installing Gearshift Cable
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  1. Install the gearshift cable.
    Fig 2: Installing Gearshift Cable In Bracket
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  2. Install the gearshift cable in the bracket.
    Fig 3: Connecting Gearshift Cable To Transaxle Shifter Lever
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  3. Connect the gearshift cable to the transaxle shifter lever.
    Fig 4: Installing Gearshift Cable Nuts
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  4. Install the gearshift cable nuts.
    Fig 5: Connecting Gearshift Cable To Gearshift Lever
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  5. Connect the gearshift cable to the gearshift lever.
    1. Attach the gearshift cable to the steering column bracket.
    2. Connect the gearshift cable to the gearshift lever.
      Fig 6: Positioning Feeler Gauge Between Gearshift Lever Selector And Gearshift Lever Detent
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  6. Position a 0.6 mm (0.023 in) feeler gauge between the gearshift lever selector and the gearshift lever detent.
  7. Place the gearshift lever in the DRIVE position and hang a 1.4 kg (3 lb) weight from the gearshift lever.
    Fig 7: Loosening Gearshift Cable Adjuster To Adjust Cable
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  8. Loosen the gearshift cable adjuster to adjust the cable then tighten.
    Fig 8: Installing Lower Steering Column Shroud
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  9. Install the lower steering column shroud.
    1. Position the lower steering column shroud.
    2. Install the screws.
      Fig 9: Installing Upper Steering Column Shroud
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  10. Install the upper steering column shroud.