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 separate the reverse check cable from the reverse check lever.

Fig 1: Identifying Snap Pin, Washer And Reverse Check Cable
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Move the transmission to the right side, and remove the stay bolts and reverse check cable.
NOTE: If the transmission is not moved aside, the stay bolts may contact the body and cause damage.

Fig 2: Identifying Stay Bolt
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While pulling the cable (the slider is lowered), adjust the length between the cable plate end and the reverse check cable to 84 mm (3.31 in), and tighten the lock nut.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 3: Identifying Length Between Cable Plate End And Reverse Check Cable
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Move the transmission to the right side, and attach 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 .>
Attach the reverse check cable, washer and snap pin to the reverse check lever.
NOTE: Make sure to attach the snap pin in proper direction.

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