Shift Cable: Service and Repair

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
When the transaxle control cable is disconnected, check after the installation that the cable is properly connected, and that the parking lock mechanism operates normally. At this time, do not check by simply using the display on the combination meter and shift indicator panel. Always check according to the procedure below.

- With the P range, the vehicle does not move on a slight slope or when pushed by hands.
- When driving at 5 km/h (3.1 mph) or less, the vehicle stops when the shift lever is moved to the P range.













REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

[[A]] PULL RING REMOVAL





1. Pull the pull ring upward as shown in the figure. (Carry out the following operation with the pull ring pulled upward.)





2. Raise the claw using a precision screwdriver.









3. Remove the pull ring by turning it clockwise, and pull it out upward.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

]]A[[ TRANSAXLE CONTROL CABLE (TRANSAXLE SIDE/SHIFT LEVER SIDE) INSTALLATION

1. Connect the transaxle control cable (shift lever side) to the shift lever assembly.





2. Operate the lever so that the shift control lever positioning mark is set to the N position.





3. Move the slider of the transaxle control cable (transaxle side) tip to the direction A to pull up the lock piece to the direction B.
4. Install the transaxle control cable (transaxle side) in the transaxle control cable bracket at the top of transaxle.
5. Move the shift lever to the N[=]D position three times or more, and shift to the N position.





6. Connect the transaxle control cable to the shift control lever, and firmly push down the lock piece of transaxle control cable to lock it.
NOTE:

- The slider automatically returns to the fixed position by the spring.
- The lock position of transaxle control cable is automatically adjusted by a spring.

]]B[[ KEY INTERLOCK CABLE INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
Leave the ignition switch in the LOCK (OFF) position until the key interlock cable installation is completed.

1. Move the shift lever to the P position, and turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (OFF) position.





2. Install the tip of key interlock cable to the lock cam pin of shift lever assembly, using a caution not to twist the inner cable.
3. Install the adjuster case with its lock guide pulled up (unlocked).
4. With the lock cam pin pushed in the direction B as shown in the figure to remove the slack from the key interlock cable, securely lower the lock guide and lock it.
NOTE:
The lock position of the key interlock cable is automatically adjusted by a spring.

]]C[[ PULL RING INSTALLATION





1. With the A in the figure raised, install the pull ring by turning it counterclockwise.