Repair Procedures

Removal

1. Remove the center console assembly.
2. Remove the control cable (A).




3. Remove the shift lever assembly (B) by removing the bolts (A-4ea).

Tightening torque:
8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb-ft)




4. Remove the shift cable assembly in the vehicle after removing the nuts (B) and the retainer (A).

Tightening torque:
9.8 - 16.7 N.m (1.0 - 1.7 kgf.m, 7.2 - 12.3 lb-ft)




5. Remove the cable from the bracket at transaxle assembly side .
6. Remove the shift cable at cabin room.

Inspection

1. Check the damage and operation of the control cable.
2. Check the damage of the boot.
3. Check the damage and corrosion of the bushing.
4. Check the damage or weakening of the spring.

Adjustment

Adjusting method for T/M control cable
1. Set room side lever and T/M side lever to "N" position.
2. Connect room side lever and shift cable.
3. Push cable to "F" direction shown to eliminate FREE PLAY.
4. Tighten adjusting nut (A).

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




5. After adjusting according Check to be sure that this part operates surely at each range of T/M side corresponding to each position of room lever.

Installation

1. Installation is the reverse of removal.

CAUTION:
Set room side lever and T/M side lever to "N" position.