Shifter A/T: Service and Repair

FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY

COMPONENTS (Part 1):

COMPONENTS (Part 2):

DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE CONSOLE UPPER REAR PANEL SUBASSEMBLY
2. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY
3. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUBASSEMBLY
4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
5. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
6. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM LH SUBASSEMBLY
7. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM RH SUBASSEMBLY
8. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO.1 UNDER COVER SUBASSEMBLY
9. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH LOWER PANEL RH
10. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH LOWER PANEL LH
11. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX FRONT
12. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX MOUNTING BRACKET NO.1

13. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the transmission floor shift assembly.

14. REMOVE TRANSMISSION FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the shift lock control computer connector.
(b) Shift lever with multi-mode automatic transmission:
(1) Disconnect the transmission control switch connector.

15. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUBASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the shift lever knob subassembly.

16. REMOVE SHIFT LOCK RELEASE BUTTON COVER
(a) Using a small screwdriver, remove the shift lock release button cover from the position indicator housing assembly.

17. REMOVE POSITION INDICATOR HOUSING ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the position indicator housing from the shift lever assembly.

18. REMOVE INDICATOR LIGHT WIRE SUBASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the connector from the transmission floor shift assembly.
(b) Using a screwdriver, release the stopper of the connector.
(c) Remove the position indicator lamp bulb from the indicator lamp wire.

(d) Using a small screwdriver, disengage the locking lug of terminals (4) and (8), and pull the terminals out from the rear.

INSPECTION
1. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION
(a) When shifting from the P to the R position only with the ignition switch on and 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 as specified, inspect the park/neutral position switch assembly and check the shift lever assembly installation condition.

ADJUSTMENT

1. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION
(a) Loosen the nut on the control shaft lever.

(b) Push the control shaft fully downward.
(c) Return the control shaft lever 2 notches to the N position.
(d) While pushing the control cable end up with the shift lever in the N position, install it to the control shaft lever with the nut (Procedure "A").
Torque: 15 Nm (153 kgf-cm, 11 inch lbs.)

NOTICE:
^ If the control cable end is excessively pushed up, the shift lever can not be adjusted.
^ When tightening the nut, confirm that the control cable is properly stretched.

(e) 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, perform again (See procedure "A").

REASSEMBLY
1. INSTALL INDICATOR LIGHT WIRE SUBASSEMBLY
(a) Connect the 2 terminals of the indicator light wire harness to the transmission control switch connector.
(b) Install the position indicator light bulb to the indicator light wire.

2. INSTALL POSITION INDICATOR HOUSING ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the position indicator housing to the transmission floor shift assembly.

HINT: Securely engage the claws.

3. INSTALL SHIFT LOCK RELEASE BUTTON COVER
(a) Install the shift lock release button cover to the position indicator housing assembly.

4. INSTALL SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUBASSEMBLY
(a) Install the shift lever knob subassembly.

5. INSTALL TRANSMISSION FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the transmission floor shift assembly with the 4 nuts.
Torque: 12 Nm (122 kgf-cm, 9 inch lbs.)

HINT: Tighten them in order: A, B, C and D.

NOTICE: Be careful not to put the wires of the indicator light of the shift lock system between the floor shift assembly and the floor while installing the transmission floor shift assembly.

(b) Connect the shift lock control computer connector.
(c) Shift lever with multi-mode automatic transmission:
(1) Connect the transmission control switch connector.

6. CONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Connect the transmission control cable assembly to the transmission floor shift assembly.

HINT:
^ Install it with the uneven surface facing up.
^ Securely engage the claws.

7. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION
8. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION