Removal and Installation

Removal
1. Shift the transmission into the R position.
2. Remove the console panel.





3. Remove the nut securing the shift cable end (A), then separate the end from the shift lever assembly.





4. Rotate the socket holder (A) on the shift cable (B) a quarter turn; the tab (C) on the socket holder will be in the opening of the shift lever bracket base (D). Then slide the holder to remove the shift cable from the shift lever bracket base (D). Do not remove the shift cable by twisting the shift cable guide (E) and damper (F).





5. Disconnect the shift lock solenoid connector (A) and the transmission gear selection switch connector (B).
6. Remove the four bolts {C) securing the shift lever bracket base, then remove the shift lever assembly.

Installation
1. Install the shift lever assembly.





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





3. If necessary, push the shift cable (A} until it stops, then release your hand. Pull the shift cable back one step so that the shift position is in R. Do not hold the shift cable guide (B) to push and pull the shift cable.
4. Turn the ignition switch OFF.





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





6. Align the socket holder (A) on the shift cable (B) with the slot in the 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) and damper (1).
7. Verify that the shift cable end (A) is properly installed on the mounting stud (B).





Properly Installed





Improperly Installed

8. If improperly installed, remove the shift cable from the shift lever 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 transmission gear section 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 lever releases.