Gearshift Cable: Adjustment

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Fig 1: Removing/Installing Gearshift Knob

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1 - SHIFTER KNOB

2 - SET SCREW

Loosen set screw (2) and remove knob from shifter handle. See Fig 1.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Center Console - Typical
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1 - CENTER CONSOLE
Remove the center console assembly (1). See Fig 2.

Fig 3: Identifying Gearshift Cable Adjustment Screw
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1 - GEARSHIFT CABLE ADJUSTMENT SCREW
Adjust gearshift cable as follows:
- Place gearshift lever in the PARK (P) position.
- Loosen shift cable adjustment screw (1). See Fig 3.
- Move transaxle manual lever to the PARK. Verify transaxle is in PARK by attempting to roll vehicle in either direction.
- Tighten shift cable adjustment screw to 8 N.m (70 in. lbs.) torque.
Verify proper cable adjustment. Engine should start with the shifter lever in PARK (P) and NEUTRAL (N) positions ONLY.

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Center Console - Typical
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1 - CENTER CONSOLE
Install center console assembly (1). See Fig 4.

Fig 5: Removing/Installing Gearshift Knob
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1 - SHIFTER KNOB

2 - SET SCREW
Install gearshift knob (1) and tighten set screw (2) to 2 N.m (17 in. lbs.) torque. See Fig 5.