Shift Cable and Select Cable Installation Note

Remove the center console.
Install the shift cable and select cable to the mount rubber bracket turning the marking upward
Make sure that the shift lever (transaxle side) is in neutral.

Fig 1: Identifying Shift Cable And Select Cable Marking
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Unlock the lock piece of the select cable (shift lever side) in the order shown in the figure.
Shift the shift lever to neutral.

Fig 2: Unlocking Lock Piece Of Select Cable (Shift Lever Side)
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Lock the lock piece of the selector cable (shift cable side) in the order shown in the figure.
Install the center console.
Shift the shift lever from neutral to other position, and make sure that there are no other components in that area to interfere with the lever.

Fig 3: Locking Lock Piece Of Selector Cable (Shift Cable Side)
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