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Select Cable: Adjustment

  1. Remove the mat center tray.
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  2. Release the shift lock using a screwdriver, etc. and shift the select lever to the "N range".
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  3. Remove the center exhaust cover.

    H4DO model: 

    Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DO)>REAR EXHAUST PIPE>REMOVAL .

    Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DOTC)>REAR EXHAUST PIPE>REMOVAL .

  4. Loosen the adjusting nut (front) and adjusting nut (rear).
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  5. Turn the adjusting nut (front) until it lightly touches the connector pin.
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  6. While holding the adjusting nut (front) in place, tighten the adjusting nut (rear).

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf.m, 5.5 ft.lb)

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  7. After the completion of adjustment, check that the select lever operates normally at all ranges.