Repair Procedures (A4CF2)

Removal

1. Remove the shift lever knob (A).




2. Remove the center console cover (A).




3. Remove the center console. (refer to Console in BD group)
4. Remove the shift cable assembly (B) by removing the clamp (A).




5. Disconnect the interlock switch connector (A).




6. Remove the shift lever assembly (A).




7. Remove the retainer (A) and nuts (B).

NOTE:
In case, remove the crush pad and cowl cross bar. (refer to Crush pad in BD group and Heater unit in HA group)




8. Remove the shift cable assembly from the transaxle (refer to Automatic transaxle's removal).
9. Remove the shift cable assembly.

Adjustment

Adjusting the shift cable
1. Set the room side lever and the manual lever (A) to "N" position.
2. Push the shift cable (B) lightly to "F" direction shown to eliminate the free play.
3. Tighten the adjusting nut (C).

Tightening torque :
10-14Nm (1.0-1.4kgf.m, 7.2-10.1lb-ft)




4. Check that this part operates surely at each range of the manual lever corresponding to each position of the room lever.

Installation

1. Install the retainer (A) and nuts (B).

Tightening torque :
12-15Nm (1.2-1.5kgf.m, 8.7-10.8Ib-ft)

NOTE:
In case, install the crush pad and cowl cross bar. (refer to Crush pad in BD group and Heater unit in HA group)




2. Install the shift lever assembly (A).

Tightening torque :
9-14Nm (0.9-1.4kgf.m, 6.5-10.1Ib-ft)




3. Connect the interlock switch connector (A).




4. Install the shift cable assembly (B) by installing the clamp (A).




5. Install the center console. (refer to Console in BD group)
6. Install the center console cover (A).




7. Install the shift lever knob (A).




8. Install the shift cable assembly to transaxle. (refer to Automatic transaxle's installation)

NOTE:
Before completing installation, adjust the shift cable referring to ADJUSTMENT section.