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Shift Linkage: Service and Repair

REPLACING CABLE FOR RANGE SELECTOR LEVER

Remove and install tray (center console).




Loosen nut.

Important: Don't bend the steel wire.




Unscrew nut.
Push back cable sleeve and disconnect on holder.
Pull cable out of operating lever.




Installation:
Check arrangement of washers.
Check rubber mount, replacing if necessary.




Lift out retainer.
Unscrew eye on bolt.

Important! Don't bend the steel wire.




Unscrew nut.
Disconnect cable sleeve on holder.




Cut and fold in carpet.




Pull out rubber grommet with cable.




Installation:
Guide in cable from above.
Knock in rubber grommet.

Note: Recheck fit of rubber grommet after finishing installation of the cable.




Installation:
Adjust cable.
Selector lever in "P" (far forward position).
Transmission lever in "P" (far forward position).
Push cable pull rod against forward direction.
Tighten cable pull rod without tension.

Important!
Tightening torque: 10 to 12 Nm (7 to 9 ft lb).
Don't bend the steel cable