Gear Shift Cable: Installation

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Fig 1: Shift Cable Assembly at Floor Pan

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1 - CABLE ASSEMBLY

2 - GROMMET PLATE

CAUTION: Gearshift cable bushings must not be lubricated or the bushings will swell and split.

Raise vehicle on hoist.
Install cable assembly (1) through floor pan opening and secure to floor pan with grommet plate (2) and one screw. See Fig 1. Make sure the three grommet plate (2) studs protrude through cable assembly (1) and floor pan and tighten screw to 7 N.m (60 in. lbs.).

Fig 2: Converter Heat Shield Removal/Installation
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1 - CONVERTER HEAT SHIELD

Install converter heat shield (1). See Fig 2.

Fig 3: Gear Shift Cables and Bracket at Transaxle

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1 - TRANSAXLE

2 - GEAR SHIFT CABLE BRACKET

3 - BOLT (3)

4 - CABLE ASSEMBLY

5 -CLIPS (2)

Connect gearshift selector and crossover cable (4) to shift levers at transaxle. See Fig 3.
Route transaxle end of cable assembly (4) into engine compartment and over transaxle assembly (1).
Lower vehicle.
Install gearshift cables to mounting bracket (2) and fasten with NEW clips (5). Make sure clips (5) are installed flush to bracket.

Fig 4: Selector Cable at Shifter Assembly
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1 - SHIFTER

2 - CLIP

3 - SELECTOR CABLE
Install and tighten the three grommet plate-to-floor pan nuts to 6 N.m (50 in. lbs.) torque.

Install selector cable (3) to shifter lever and secure cable to shifter bracket. Install clip (2). See Fig 4.

Fig 5: Crossover Cable at Shifter Assembly

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1 - GROMMET PLATE NUT

2 - SHIFTER

3 - CROSSOVER CABLE

4 - CLIP

Install crossover cable (3) to shifter lever and secure cable to shifter bracket. Install clip (4). See Fig 5.

Fig 6: Crossover Cable Adjustment Screw
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1 - CROSSOVER ADJUSTMENT SCREW

NOTE: Only the crossover cable is adjustable. The selector cable does not have any adjustment capabilities.
Adjust crossover cable as follows:
- Loosen adjusting screw on crossover cable at shifter (1). See Fig 6.
- The gearshift mechanism and transaxle crossover lever are spring-loaded and self-centering. Alignment pins used in the past are not required anymore. Allow gearshift mechanism and transaxle crossover lever to relax in their neutral positions. To ensure the gearshift lever is in the proper position, place the shifter in 3rd or 4th gear if necessary. Torque adjustment screw to 8 N.m (70 in. lbs.). Care must be taken to avoid moving the shift mechanism off-center during screw tightening.
- Perform functional check by shifting transaxle into all gears.
Fig 7: Center Console Removal/Installation - Typical
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1 - CENTER CONSOLE
Install center console assembly (1). See Fig 7. Verify that boot is not pinched at console opening before tightening.

Fig 8: Gearshift Boot
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1 - GEARSHIFT BOOT
Position gearshift boot (1) over the gearshift mechanism and engage tab on mount ring at front to opening in console. Apply hand pressure to engage bosses on mount ring of boot to console opening slots. See Fig 8.

Fig 9: Gearshift Knob Removal/Installation
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1 - GEARSHIFT KNOB
Position gearshift knob (1) hole over the gearshift mechanism and align the shift pattern. See Fig 9.

Fig 10: Battery Tray Removal/Installation
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1 - BATTERY TRAY
Strike knob with rubber mallet to engage knob to mechanism.
Verify that shift pattern is aligned properly.
Install battery tray (1). See Fig 10.

Fig 11: Battery Removal/Installation
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1 - BATTERY
Install battery (1) and hold-down clamp. See Fig 11.

Fig 12: Air Cleaner Assembly Removal/Installation
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1 - AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
Install the air cleaner assembly (1). See Fig 12.
Connect battery cables.