Manual Transmission Shift Lever and Selector Lever Cable Adjustment

Special Tools 

DT-527-A  Adjuster or 5 mm drill bit

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

NOTE:

Not using the specified tools may lead to shift system mis-adjustment.

1. Shift transmission into NEUTRAL.
2. Remove the front floor console cover. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .
Fig 1: Cable Lock Adjusters & Sliding Ring
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3. Unlock the cable lock adjusters (2), by pushing back the spring force loaded black sliding ring (1) until self-locking. One for each cable.
NOTE:

The driver side slider ring can be accessed through side panel of console using a suitable tool.

4. Slide transmission control lever boot upward.
Fig 2: Control Lever Retaining Ring & Latches
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5. Disengage control lever retaining ring by pressing both latches (3) while sliding up retaining ring (1) until loose.
6. Lock the position of the shift control lever by rotating the reverse lockout device with the following instructions:
   Fig 3: Transmission Control Lever Knob
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   1. Slide up shift control lever until almost removed.
   2. Rotate complete shift control lever assembly 180 degrees so the reverse inhibitor button on lever is facing toward the rear.
   3. Secure integral pins (2) on reverse lockout device in holes located on shifter base (3) by pushing downward on device until seated.
7. Remove engine control module from battery tray and lay aside.
Fig 4: Transmission Control Housing
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NOTE:

The hole of the transmission gear control (2) must be aligned to the hole in the base so the pin (1) can pass thru both. The transmission gear control will be locked in the 1-2 neutral position.

8. Lock the transmission gear control (2) with DT-527-A pin (1) or 5 mm drill bit.
Fig 5: Cable Lock Adjusters & Sliding Ring
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NOTE:
• During this procedure DO NOT touch or preload the fixed shift lever as this may cause mis-adjustment to the shift system.
• The lock adjuster on the driver side is accessed through the hole (3) at top of shift housing using an adequate tool.
• When locking the adjuster locks (1) a defined snap noise should be audible, a snap effect should be felt.
9. Secure lock adjusters (2), by pushing down the lock tab. One lock adjuster for each cable.
Fig 6: Transmission Control Lever Retainer Ring & Trigger
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10. Reposition the reverse lockout device with the following instructions:
    1. Push down on tab (2) and pull up on device to release from installed position.
    2. Slide up shift control lever until almost removed.
    3. Rotate complete shift control lever assembly 180 degrees so the reverse inhibitor button on lever is facing toward the front.
    4. Push down on reverse lock out device until fully seated.
    5. Push down retaining ring (1) until it snaps into position until fully seated.
11. Remove the DT-527-A adjuster or 5 mm drill bit from the transmission gear control.
12. Check correct shifting function.
13. If necessary repeat adjusting procedure.
14. Install the front floor console cover. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .
15. Install the engine control module.