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Select Cable: Installation

  1. Install the select cable to plate assembly.
    1. Tightening torque: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb) 
  2. Install the select cable to range select lever.
  3. Install the plate assembly to transmission.
    1. Tightening torque: T: 24.5 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb) 
    Fig 1: Identifying Adjusting Nuts
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  4. Install the washer and snap pin to range select lever.
    Fig 2: Identifying Washer
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  5. Move the select lever to "N" range, then adjust the select cable position.< Ref. to ADJUSTMENT . >
  6. Install the heat shield cover. (If equipped)
  7. Install the front and center exhaust pipe.

    Non-turbo model 

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe . >

    Turbo model 

    < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe . >