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Shift Cable: Adjustments




Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment

Removal Procedure





Note: The selector lever on the transmission must engage in each case: P (most forward position) (2), R, N (1), D, 3, 2, 1.

1. Move the selector lever through all the positions and back again.

* Change the gear from P to 1.
* Change the gear from 1 to P.




Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning (Service Precautions).

2. Remove the battery.

* Disconnect the negative cable (2) from the battery.
Remove the nut.
* Disconnect the positive cable (3) from the battery.
Remove the nut.
* Remove the bracket (1).
Remove the bolt (4).
* Remove the battery.




3. Remove the battery tray.

* Release the cable tie.
* Remove the 3 bolts (1).




4. Open the locking clamp (1) on the selector cable.
Open upward with a small screwdriver.

Installation Procedure





Note: Ensure that the selector lever engages correctly in the P position by moving the selector lever forwards and backwards without pressing the locking button.

1. Adjust the selector cable.

* Move the selector lever to the P position.
* Turn the selector lever (1) on the transmission as far as the stop (position P) (2).
* Engage the pawl in parking lock wheel.
* Turn the front wheels.




2. Tighten the locking clamp (1) on the selector cable.
Press downwards.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the battery tray.
Fasten the cable tie.

Tighten the 3 bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb in).




4. Install the battery.

* Install the bracket (1).

Tighten the bolt (4) to 15 Nm (11 lb ft).

* Connect the positive cable (3) to the battery.
* Connect the negative cable (2) to the battery.

5. For programming procedures, refer to Control Module References (Programming and Relearning).