Select Cable: Adjustment

Set the select lever to "N" range.
Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler:
SOHC model:

< Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. >,

< Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler. >,

DOHC turbo model:

< Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > and

< Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler. >
Remove the heat shield cover. (If equipped)

Fig 1: Removing Heat Shield Cover
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Loosen the adjusting nut on each side.

Fig 2: Loosening Adjusting Nut On Each Side
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Turn the adjusting nut B until it lightly touches the connector.

Fig 3: Turning Adjusting Nut
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While preventing the adjusting nut B from moving with a wrench, tighten the adjusting nut A.
Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Tightening Adjusting Nuts
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After completion of fitting, make sure that the select lever operates smoothly all across the operating range.
Install in the reverse order of removal.