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Adjustment Procedure

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    Fig 1: Control Cable & Transaxle Range Switch Lever
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    IMPORTANT: All shifter cable and park lock cable clips are one time usage only. Any service repair requiring cables to be disconnected from the transaxle control cable bracket or shifter assembly will require a cable clip replacement.
  1. Move the control assembly into the N - Neutral position.
  2. NOTE: The control cable must be disconnected from the transaxle range switch lever prior to disconnecting it from the control cable bracket. Otherwise damage to the manual shift shaft may result, requiring transaxle disassembly.
  3. Using the Fascia Retainer Remover J 36346  , disconnect the control cable from the transaxle range switch lever.
  4. Fig 2: Control Cable Retainer Clip Tabs, Cable & Control Cable Bracket
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  5. Disconnect the control cable from the control cable bracket by depressing the control cable retainer clip tabs and pulling up. Discard the clip.
  6. Fig 3: Releasing The Control Cable Assembly Adjustment Lock
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  7. Release the control cable assembly adjustment lock.
  8. Slide the black tab back.
  9. Fig 4: Inserting A Screwdriver Into Slot Under White Tab
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  10. Insert a screwdriver into the slot under the white tab and pull up on the white tab.
  11. Fig 5: Control Cable & Transaxle Range Switch Lever
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  12. Install the control cable into the control cable bracket. Secure with a new control cable retainer clip. An audible snap will be heard when properly installed.
  13. Fig 6: Control Cable Retainer Clip Tabs, Cable & Control Cable Bracket
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  14. Snap the cable end fitting onto the ball stud of the transaxle range switch lever. An audible snap will be heard when properly installed.
  15. Fig 7: Locking The Control Cable Adjustment Tab
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  16. Lock the control cable adjustment tab.
  17. Push down on the white tab to secure in place.
  18. Fig 8: Sliding The Black Tab Over The White Tab
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  19. Slide the black tab over the white tab to lock in place.
  20. Verify proper operation.