Repair Procedures

Removal

1. Remove the floor console assembly.

2. Disconnect the sports mode connector (A).




3. Remove the control cable (A).




4. Remove the bolt and then the shift lever assembly (A).

Tightening torque:
9.8 - 14.7 N.m (1.0 - 1.5 kgf.m, 7.2 - 10.8 lb-ft)





Installation

1. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
Install the cable after placing the shift lever and the transmission manual control lever in the N position.

Changing the Shift Cable

1. Remove the floor console assembly.

2. Remove the control cable (A).




3. Remove the retainer (A) and nut (B).

Tightening torque:
11.8 - 14.7 N.m (1.2 - 1.5 kgf.m, 8.7 - 10.8 lb-ft)




4. Remove the cable (B) from the cable bracket (A) on the A/T.
5. Remove the nut (C) from the manual control lever.
6. Remove the shift cable by pulling it toward the interior.

Tightening torque:
9.8 - 14.7 N.m (1.0 - 1.5 kgf.m, 7.2 - 10.8 lb-ft)




7. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Install the cable after placing the shift lever and the transmission manual control lever in the N position.
- Adjust the control cable.


Adjustment

Adjusting the Control Cable
1. Place the shift lever in the interior, and the transmission manual control lever, to the N position.
2. Connect the shift lever (A) in the interior with the control cable (B).




3. Lightly push the shift cable towards F to tighten the cable.
4. Tighten the nut (A) to the specified torque.

Tightening torque:
9.8 - 14.7 N.m (1.0 - 1.5 kgf.m, 7.2 - 10.8 lb-ft)