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Select Cable: Installation

  1. 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)

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  2. Install the select cable to the shifter arm.
  3. Install the plate assembly.

    Tightening torque:

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

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  4. Install the washer and snap pin to the shifter arm.
    CAUTION: Do not apply extra overload while holding the part (a).
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  5. Install new clamp paying attention to the installing direction.
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  6. Insert the cable socket into the bracket and the connector in the arrow direction from the side to assemble the cable.
    CAUTION: Do not apply extra overload while holding the part (a).
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  7. Shift the select lever to the "N" range, and then adjust the select cable position. Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>Select Cable>ADJUSTMENT .
  8. Install the center exhaust cover.

    Tightening torque:

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

  9. Install the center exhaust pipe. (2.5 L model) Ref. to EXHAUST(H4DO)>Center Exhaust Pipe>INSTALLATION .
  10. Install the front exhaust pipe and rear exhaust pipe. (3.6 L model) Ref. to EXHAUST(H6DO)>Front Exhaust Pipe>INSTALLATION . Ref. to EXHAUST(H6DO)>Rear Exhaust Pipe>INSTALLATION .
  11. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .