Select Cable: Installation

Position the select cable as shown in the figure, and install it to the plate assembly.
CAUTION:
- If the cable is installed in the wrong direction, loosen the bracket bolts, and then reinstall the cable in the correct direction.
- Do not adjust the cable end direction by turning it forcibly to prevent the boot from being twisted.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 1: Locating Plate Assembly Bolts With Torque Specification
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Install the select cable to the shifter arm.
Install the plate assembly to transmission.
Tightening torque:

25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Locating Plate Assembly Bolts
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Install the washer and snap pin to the shifter arm.
CAUTION: Do not apply excessive load while holding the part (A).

Fig 3: Measuring Arm Length
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Fig 4: Locating Shifter Arm, Snap Pin, Washer And Select Cable
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Install new clamp paying attention to the installing direction.

Fig 5: Installing Clamp
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Insert the tip of inner cable into connector hole of select lever, and fix the cable to bracket.
CAUTION: Do not apply excessive load while holding the part (A).

Fig 6: Measuring Arm Length
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Fig 7: Inserting Tip Of Inner Cable Into Connector Hole Of Select Lever
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Shift the select lever to the "N" range, and then adjust the select cable position. Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>Select Cable>ADJUSTMENT .
Install the center exhaust cover.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 8: Locating Center Exhaust Cover Bolts
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Lower the vehicle.
Connect the battery ground terminal. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .