Select Lever: Installation

Set the select lever to vehicle body.
Tighten the four bolts to install the select lever to vehicle body, and then connect the connector.
1. Temporarily tighten the bolt A.
2. Tighten the bolt B.
3. Tighten the bolt A.
4. Tighten the bolts C and D.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Identifying Select Lever Assembly Bolts
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Install the shift select cable onto select lever.

Fig 2: Identifying Shift Select Cable
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Install the center console. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Center Console. >
Install the console box. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Console Box. >
Shift the select lever to "N" range.
Lift-up the vehicle.
Shift the range select lever to the "N" range.
Secure the cable to the bracket. < Refer to INSTALLATION , SELECT CABLE. >
Adjust the select cable position. < Refer to ADJUSTMENT , SELECT CABLE. >
After the completion of adjustment, confirm that the select lever operates properly at all range positions.
Install the heat shield cover.
Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > < Refer to INSTALLATION , Muffler. >
Inspect the following items. When a malfunction is found in the inspection, adjust the select cable. < Refer to ADJUSTMENT , SELECT CABLE. >
1. Engine starts when the select lever is in "P" and "N" range, but not in other ranges.
2. Back-up light illuminates when the select lever is in the "R" range, but not in other ranges.
3. Select lever and indicator positions are matched.