Removal and Installation
Removal1. Shift the transmission into R position.
2. Remove the center console.
3. Remove the nut securing the shift cable end (A), then separate the shift cable end from the shift lever assembly.
4. Rotate the socket holder (A) on the shift cable (B) counterclockwise a quarter turn, then slide the holder to remove the shift cable from the shift lever bracket base (C).
NOTE: Do not remove the shift cable by twisting the shift cable guide pipe (D).
5. Disconnect the shift lock solenoid connector (A) and park pin switch 4P 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 until it stops, then release your hand. Pull the shift cable back one step so that the shift position is in R
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.
6. Rotate the socket holder (A) on the shift cable (B) counterclockwise a quarter turn, then slide the holder onto the shift lever bracket base (C). Install the shift cable end (D) over the mounting stud (E) by aligning its square hole (F) with the square shape (G) at the bottom of the stud. Rotate the holder clockwise a quarter turn to secure the shift cable.
NOTE: Do not install the shift cable by twisting the shift cable guide (H).
7. Verify that the shift cable end (A) is properly installed on the mounting stud (B).
8. If not properly 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 park pin switch 4P 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.