Shift Cable Removal, Installation, and Adjustment

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before doing repair or service.

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Do not bend the shift cable excessively.


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2. Center Maintenance Cover - Remove
1.
Remove the center maintenance cover (A),


4. Shift Cable (Shift Lever Side) - Remove
1.
Shift the transmission to R position/mode.
2.
Insert a 6.0 mm (0.236 in) pin (A) into the positioning holes (B).
NOTE: Use only a 6.0 mm (0.236 in) pin with no burrs.
3.
Remove the shift cable end nut.
4.
Unlock the retainer lock (A).
5.
Rotate the socket holder retainer (A) in arrow direction (B) until it stops, and push the retainer lock (C) into the socket holder retainer to lock the retainer.
6.
Slide the socket holder (A) away as shown to remove the shift cable (B).

NOTE: Do not remove the shift cable by pulling the shift cable guide (C).

7. Lock Pin - Remove


8. Control Pin - Remove


9. Shift Cable Bracket - Remove


10. Shift Cable (Under Side) - Remove



SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before doing repair or service.

NOTE:
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Do not bend the shift cable excessively.
Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations used in the procedure are for LHD model.


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Apply molybdenum grease to inner surface of hole.

1. Shift Cable (Under Side) - Install


2. Shift Cable Bracket - Install


3. Control Pin - Install
NOTE: Make sure the control pin (A) is inserted through the shift cable end (B) and fully seated on the control lever (C).


4. Lock Pin - Install
NOTE: Make sure the lock pin (A) is inserted through the control pin hole (B) to the opening (C) of the control lever (D) so that the hooked end (E) of the lock pin locks into the control pin hole.


7. Shift Cable - Adjust


8. Shift Cable (Shift Lever Side) - Install
1.
Unlock the retainer lock (A).
2.
Rotate the socket holder retainer (A) in arrow direction (B) until it stops to create clearance (C) between the socket holder (D) and holder retainer, and push the retainer lock (E) into the socket holder retainer to lock the retainer.
3.
Align the shift cable slot (A) between the socket holder (B) and the socket holder retainer (C) with the opening (D).
4.
Slide the socket holder into the shift cable bracket (E) while installing the shift cable end (F) over the mounting stud (G) by aligning its square hole (H) with the square fitting (I) at the bottom of the stud.
NOTE:
Do not install the shift cable by holding the shift cable guide (J).
When the socket holder is installed in the shift cable bracket, the retainer lock is unhinged and releases the holder retainer lock, then the holder retainer returns under spring force to secure the shift cable.
5.
Push the retainer lock (A) fully to lock the socket holder retainer (B), and make sure that the retainer lock fits into the hinged-joint (C). If the retainer lock does not fit with the edge of the hinged-joint, rotate the holder retainer clockwise while pushing the retainer lock until it locks.
6.
Make sure that the shift cable end (A) is properly installed on the mounting stud (B).
If the cable end is out of position with the mounting stud, remove the shift cable from the shift cable bracket, then reinstall the cable end over the mounting stud before reinstalling the shift cable to the shift cable bracket. Do not install the shift cable end on the mounting stud with the shift cable install on the shift cable bracket.
If the shift cable end does not ride at the bottom of the mounting stud, rotate the stud to align the square fitting with the hole.

9. 6.0 mm (0.236 in) Pin - Remove


10. All Removed Parts - Install
1.
Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

11. Shift Cable - After Install Check
1.
Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
2.
Move the shift lever through all positions/modes, and check that the shift position indicator follows the shift lever operation.
3.
Shift the transmission to P position/mode, and check that the shift lock works properly.
4.
Push the shift lock release, and check that the shift lever releases. Also check that the shift lever locks when it is shifted back to P.
5.
Check that the back-up lights come on when the transmission is in R position/mode.
6.
Start the engine.
NOTE: Check that the engine starts in P or N position/mode, and does not start in any other positions/modes.
7.
Make sure the vehicle is turned to the OFF (LOCK) mode with the shift lever in P position/mode. If it is not, adjust the shift cable again.


NOTE: Do not bend the shift cable excessively.

1. Center Maintenance Cover - Remove


3. Shift Cable (Shift Lever Side) - Disconnect


4. Shift Cable - Adjust
1.
Push the shift cable (A) until it stops, then release it.
NOTE: Do not hold the shift cable guide (B) to adjust the shift cable.
2.
Pull the shift cable back one step from the P position so that the shift position is in R.
3.
Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
4.
Check that the R indicator comes on.
5.
Turn the vehicle to the ACCESSORY mode.

5. All Removed Parts - Install
1.
Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

6. Shift Cable - After Adjust Check
1.
Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
2.
Move the shift lever through all positions/modes, and verify the transmission range switch matches with the shift position indicator.
3.
Shift the transmission to P position/mode, and check that the shift lock works properly.
4.
Push the shift lock release, and check that the shift lever releases. Also check that the shift lever locks when it is shifted back to P.
5.
Check that the back-up lights come on when the transmission is in R position/mode.
6.
Start the engine.
NOTE: Check that the engine starts in P or N position/mode, and does not start in any other positions/modes.
7.
Make sure the vehicle is turned to the OFF (LOCK) mode with the shift lever in P position/mode. If it is not, adjust the shift cable again.