Shift Lever Installation

Shift Lever Installation





1. Install the shift lever assembly.





2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and verify that the N position indicator comes on.





3. If necessary, push the shift cable (A) until it stops, then release it. Pull the shift cable back two steps so that the shift position is in the N. Do not hold the shift cable guide (B) to adjust the shift cable.
4. Turn the ignition switch OFF.





5. Insert a 6.0 mm (0.24 inch) pin (A) through the positioning hole (B) on the shift lever bracket base and into the positioning hole (C) on the shift lever assembly. The shift lever is secured in the N position.





6. Align the socket holder (A) on the shift cable (B) with the slot in the cable bracket base (C), then slide the holder into the base. Install the shift cable end (D) over the mounting stud (E) by aligning its square hole (F) with the square fitting (G) at the bottom of the stud. Rotate the holder a quarter turn to secure the shift cable. Do not install the shift cable by twisting the shift cable Guide (H).





7. Verify that the shift cable end (A) is properly installed on the mounting stud (B).
8. If improperly installed, remove the shift cable from the shift cable bracket base, and reinstall the shift cable. Do not install the shift cable end on the mounting stud while the shift cable is on the shift cable bracket base.





9. Install and tighten the nut.
10. Remove the 6.0 mm (0.24 inch) pin that was installed to hold the shift lever.
11. Connect the shift lock solenoid connector and the park pin switch connector
12. Move the shift lever to each position, and verify that the A/T gear position indicator follows the transmission range switch.
13. Push the shift lock release, and verify that the shift lever releases.
14. Reinstall the center console, console panel, and related parts.