Select Lever: Installation

Set the select lever assembly to the vehicle body.
Tighten the four mounting bolts to attach the select lever assembly to the vehicle body.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 1: Locating Select Lever Assembly Mounting Bolts
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Connect the harness connector.

Fig 2: Identifying Harness Connector
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Install the harness clip to the select lever assembly.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Select Lever Harness Clip
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Shift the select lever to "N" range.
Install the console box and the console front cover assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .
Accessing from the button side of the grip, attach the clamp grip pin.

Fig 4: Identifying Select Lever Clamp Grip Pin
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Install the cover grip AT securely.
NOTE: After installation, check that the cover grip AT cannot be detached.

Fig 5: Checking Cover Grip AT
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Insert the grip assembly to the select lever and press it down until a click is heard.

Fig 6: Inserting Grip Assembly To Select Lever
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After installation of grip, check the following points.
- The grip will not come off.
- The button on the grip operates normally.
Lift up the vehicle.
Shift the range select lever to "N" range.
Secure the cable to the bracket. Refer to INSTALLATION .
Adjust the select cable position. Refer to ADJUSTMENT .
After adjustment, confirm that the select lever operates properly at all range positions using the shift lock release button.
Install the heat shield cover.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 7: Identifying Heat Shield Cover
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Install the rear exhaust pipe.
- 2.5 L model
  Refer to INSTALLATION .
- 3.6 L model
  Refer to INSTALLATION .
Inspect the following items. If a malfunction is found in the inspection, adjust the select cable or inhibitor switch (CVT model).
1. The shift lock operates normally. Refer to SHIFT LOCK OPERATION .
2. Engine starts when the select lever is in "P" or "N" range, but not in other ranges.
3. Back-up light illuminates when the select lever is in the "R" range, but not in other ranges.
4. Select lever and indicator positions are matched.