Removal and Installation
RemovalSRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS components locations, precautions, and procedures in SRS before performing repairs or service.
1. Remove the steering column upper and lower covers.
2. Shift the transmission into the N position.
3. Remove the nut (A) securing the shift cable end (B), then separate the shift cable (C) from the shift lever assembly (D).
4. Rotate the socket holder (E) on the shift cable counterclockwise a quarter turn, then slide the holder to remove the shift cable from the shift cable bracket (F).
NOTE: Do not remove the shift cable by twisting the shift cable guide (G).
5. Disconnect the shift lock solenoid connector (A) and the park pin switch connector (B).
6. Remove the three bolts (C) securing the shift lever assembly, then remove the shift lever assembly (D).
Installation
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS components locations, precautions, and procedures in SRS before performing repairs or service.
1. Install the shift lever assembly on the steering column.
2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and verify that the N position indicator comes on.
3. If necessary, push the shift cable until it stops, then release it. Pull the shift cable back two steps so that the shift lever position is in N.
4. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
5. Insert a 6.0 mm (0.24 inch) pin (A) through the positioning hole (B) on the detent plate and into the positioning hole (C) on the control bracket.
6. Align the socket holder (A) on the shift cable (B) with the slot in the shift cable bracket (C), then slide the holder into the bracket. 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, and rotate the holder clockwise a quarter turn to secure the shift cable.
NOTE: 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, and reinstall the shift cable. Do not install the shift cable and on the mounting stud while the shift cable is on the shift cable bracket.
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 park pin switch connector.
12. Move the shift lever to each gear, 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 lock lever releases.