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Shift Lever Installation

Shift Lever Installation





1. Install the shift lever assembly (A) on the steering column.
2. Connect the 7P connector (B) to the immobilizer control unit-receiver.
3. Connect the D3 switch/shift lock solenoid/park pin switch connector (C), and install the harness clamp (D) and connector clamp on the bracket (E).





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





5. If necessary, push the shift cable (A) until it stops, then release it. Pull the shift cable back one step so that the shift position is in R. Do not hold the shift cable guide (B) and damper (C) to adjust the shift cable.
6. Turn the ignition switch OFF.





7. Place the shift lever in the R position, then insert a 6.0 mm (0-24 inch) pin (A) through the positioning hole (B) on the shift lever link, and into the positioning hole on the shift lever bracket. The shift lever (C) is secured-in the R position.





8. Rotate the socket holder (A) on the shift cable (B) to place the tab (C) on the holder opposite to the opening (D) in the socket holder bracket (E). Align the holder with the opening (F) in the bracket, then slide the holder into the bracket. Rotate the holder a quarter turn until the holder lock (G) stops at the projection (H) to secure the shift cable. Do not install the shift cable by twisting the shift cable guide (I) and damper (J).





9. Install the shift cable end (A) in the shift cable end holder (B). Keep the shift cable end and end holder free of grease.





10. Install the new shift cable lock (A) to secure the shift cable end and shift cable end holder, then slide the lock tab (B) toward the shift lever link until it stops to lock the joint (C).
11. Remove the 6.0 mm (0.24 inch) pin that was installed to hold the shift lever.
12. Move the shift lever to each position, and verify that the A/T gear position indicator follows the transmission range switch.
13. Install the, steering column covers.
14. Install the driver's dashboard lower cover.
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