Reverse Check Cable: Installation

Insert the reverse check cable into the inner boot hole from underside of the vehicle.
Insert the reverse check cable into the gear shift lever assembly, and secure it with the band clip.
NOTE:
- Cut the excess band clip.
- Make sure that the reverse check cable is inserted into the gearshift lever with no gaps.
Use the spring pin to secure the end of the slider and the reverse check cable.
NOTE: Apply grease to the moving part of slider.

Fig 1: Identifying Slider And Spring Pin
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Lift up the vehicle.
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 2: Identifying Distance Between Edge Of Cable Plate And Reverse Check Cable
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Move the transmission to the right side, and install the stay.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 3: Identifying Stay
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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 4: Identifying Reverse Check Cable, Washer And Snap Pin
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Secure the reverse check cable to the stay clip.
NOTE: Install the reverse check cable on top of the stay.

Fig 5: Identifying Reverse Check Cable And Clip
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Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Muffler.
Lower the vehicle.
Install the front cover assembly.
Install the console box. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Console Box.
Install the gear shift knob.