Reverse Check Cable: Adjustment

Set the vehicle on a lift.
Remove the under cover.
Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > < Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler. >
Remove the crossmember. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Transmission Mounting System. >
Remove the snap pin and washer, and then separate the reverse check cable from reverse check lever.

Fig 1: Identifying Snap Pin And Washer
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Move the transmission to right side, and then remove the stay bolt and reverse check cable.
NOTE: If the transmission is not moved, the stay bolt will contact body and damage may occur.

Fig 2: Identifying Stay And Stay Bolt
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Adjust the length between end of cable plate and reverse check cable to 84 mm (3.31 in), and then tighten the lock nut.
Tightening torque:

6 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Identifying Length Between End Of Cable Plate And Reverse Check Cable
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Move the transmission to right side, and then install the stay.
Tightening torque:

T: 32 N.m (3.3 kgf-m, 23.6 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Identifying Stay
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Install the crossmember. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Transmission Mounting System. >
Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Muffler. >
Install the reverse check cable end, washer and snap pin to reverse check lever.
NOTE: Take care to install the snap pin in proper direction.

Fig 5: Identifying Reverse Check Cable End, Washer And Snap Pin
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Install the under cover.