Repair Procedures

Removal

1. Remove the center console cover (A).




2. Remove the center console. (refer to Console in BD group)
3. Disconnect the connector (A).




4. Remove the cotter pin (A) from the shift cable.




5. Remove the shift cable holder.
6. Remove the shift lock cable (A).
7. Remove the shift lock cable mounting nut (B).




8. Remove the shift lever assembly by removing the bolts(4ea).








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




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

Inspection

1. Check the shift cable for proper operation and for damage.
2. Check the boots for damage if boots are applied.
3. Check the boots for wear, abrasion, sticking, restricted movement or damage if boots are applied.
4. Check for the weak or damaged spring.

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 at each range of the manual lever corresponding to each position of the room lever.

Installation

1. Install the shift cable assembly while the manual lever on the transaxle is placed in the neutral position.
(refer to Automatic Transaxle Installation)
2. Install the retainer (A) and nuts (B).

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




3. Install the shift lever assembly (A).

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




4. Install the shift lock cable mounting nut (B).




5. Install the shift lock cable (A).
6. Install the shift cable holder.
7. Insert the cotter pin (A) from the shift cable.




8. Connect the connector (A).




9. Install the center console. (refer to Console in BD group)
10. Install the center console cover (A).