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Shift Linkage: Service and Repair

SHIFT LEVER

COMPONENTS (1):




COMPONENTS (2):





REMOVAL
1. Remove the shift lever knob (A).





2. Remove the center console cover (A).





3. Remove the center console.
4. Remove the shift cable assembly (C) by removing the clamp (A) and the snap pin (B).





5. Disconnect the interlock switch connector (A).





6. Remove the shift lever assembly (A).





7. Remove the retainer (A) and nuts (B).





NOTE: In case, remove the crash pad and cowl cross bar.

8. Remove the shift cable assembly from the transaxle.
9. Remove the shift cable assembly.

INSTALLATION
1. Install the retainer (A) and nuts (B).





NOTE: In case, Install the crash pad and cowl cross bar.
2. Install the shift lever assembly (A).





3. Connect the interlock switch connector (A).





4. Install the shift cable assembly (C) by installing the clamp (A) and the snap pin (B).





5. Install the center console.
6. Install the center console cover (A).





7. Install the shift lever knob (A).





NOTE: Before completing installation, adjust the shift cable.

8. Install the shift cable assembly to transaxle.

ADJUSTMENT
ADJUSTING THE SHIFT CABLE
1. Set the room side lever and the manual lever to "N" position.
2. Push the shift cable lightly to "F" direction shown to eliminate the free play.





3. Tighten the adjusting nil (A).
TORQUE: 8-12 Nm (0.8-1.2 kgf.m, 5.8-8.7 lb-ft.)
4. Check that this part operates surely at each range of the manual lever cares ding to each position of the room lever.