Installation Procedure
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- Ensure that the transmission manual shaft lever is in the mechanical park position.
- Align and install the cable to the bracket.
- Install the range selector cable end (2) to the transmission range selector lever ball stud (1).
- Install the cable clip on the transfer case, if equipped.
- Install the retainer that secures the cable to the bracket.
- Install the clips on the cable to the floor panel reinforcement.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the cable grommet to the floor panel.
Important: Avoid unnecessary twisting/bending of the range selector cable when installing the cable to the support.
- Install the range selector cable to the support.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
- Install the bolt securing the cable support to the brace.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the cable to the steering column bracket.
- Ensure the tangs fully seat (snap) into the steering column bracket.
- Install the cable end to the steering column ball stud.
- Install the retainer securing the cable to the steering column.
- Position the carpet and insulation around the driver's area.
- Install the driver's seat. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT - FRONT BUCKET in Seats.
- Install the instrument panel knee bolster. Refer to KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
- Test the transmission for proper shift operation.
- If all of the gear positions cannot be achieved, adjust the cable. Refer to Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Adjustment .