Reverse Check Cable: Adjustment

Set the vehicle on a lift.
Remove the under cover.
Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler. < Refer to (H4DOTC) REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > , < Refer to (H4DOTC) 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 And Washer
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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 And Stay Bolts
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With the cable pulled (the slider is lowered), adjust the distance between the edge of cable plate 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 Distance Between Edge Of Cable Plate 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 cross member. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Transmission Mounting System . >
Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler. < Refer to (H4DOTC) REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > , < Refer to (H4DOTC) REMOVAL , Muffler. >
Attach the reverse check cable, washer and snap pin to the reverse check lever.
NOTE: Take care to install the snap pin in proper direction.

Fig 5: Identifying Snap Pin And Washer
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Install the under cover.