Shift Cable: Service and Repair
TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLYCOMPONENTS:
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT
2. REMOVE CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
3. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
4. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH
5. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET ASSEMBLY
6. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY
7. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY
8. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET
9. DISCONNECT NO. 2 SHIFT CABLE GROMMET RETAINER
(a) Turn back the carpet.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the No. 2 shift cable grommet retainer.
(c) Remove the No. 2 shift cable grommet retainer.
10. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the end of the transmission control cable assembly from the shift lever assembly.
(b) Disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the shift lever assembly while pushing the 2 claws of the floor shift cable.
(c) Remove the nut and transmission control cable from the control shaft lever.
(d) Remove the clip and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the No. 1 control cable bracket.
(e) Pull out the transmission control cable assembly from the body.
ADJUSTMENT
1. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION
(a) When shifting from the P to the R position with the engine switch on (IG) and the brake pedal depressed, make sure that the shift lever moves smoothly and moves correctly into position.
(b) Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle moves forward when shifting from the N to the D position and moves rearward when shifting to the R position.
If operation cannot be done as specified, inspect the park/neutral position switch assembly and check the shift lever assembly installation condition.
2. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION
(a) Move the shift lever to the N position.
(b) Remove the nut and transmission control cable from the control shaft lever.
(c) Align the protrusions of the park/neutral position switch.
(d) Move the slider in the direction indicated by arrow A and pull up the lock piece in the direction indicated by arrow B.
NOTICE: Do not damage the boot.
(e) Install the control cable to the control shaft with the nut.
Torque: 13 N*m (130 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf)
NOTICE:
^ If the control cable end is excessively pushed up, the shift lever cannot be adjusted.
^ When tightening the nut, confirm that the control cable is properly stretched.
(f) Push in the lock piece.
NOTICE: Firmly push in the lock piece until the slider lock is engaged.
(g) Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle moves forward when moving the lever from the N to the D position and moves rearward when moving it to the R position. If it becomes hard to move the shift lever, readjust the shift lever position.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL NO. 2 SHIFT CABLE GROMMET RETAINER
(a) Pass the control cable from the cabin to the engine compartment.
(b) Install the No. 2 shift cable grommet retainer with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 5.0 N*m (51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf)
2. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Move the shift lever to the N position.
(b) Install the transmission control cable assembly as shown in the illustration.
HINT:
^ Install the floor shift cable with the uneven surface facing up.
^ Securely engage the claws of the floor shift cable.
(c) Connect the control cable to the bracket with a new clip.
(d) Install the control cable to the control shaft lever with the nut.
Torque: 13 N*m (130 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf)
(e) Push in the lock piece of the transmission control cable.
NOTICE: Firmly push in the lock piece until the slider lock is engaged.
HINT: After pushing in the lock piece, make sure that the boot is not deformed.
3. INSTALL CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
4. INSTALL NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET
5. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY
6. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY
7. INSTALL AIR CLEANER INLET ASSEMBLY
8. INSTALL AIR CONDITIONING UNIT
9. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH
10. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
11. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION
12. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION