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Service Information: Cable-Gearshift: Installation

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Fig 1: Gearshift Cable Grommet
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1 - GEARSHIFT CABLE
2 - GROMMET
  1. From under the hood, route the gearshift cable (1) through the dash panel and toward the shifter assembly. See Fig 1.
  2. From under the hood, install the grommet (2) to the dash panel.
    Fig 2: Gearshift Cable at Shifter Assembly
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    1 - GEARSHIFT CABLE
    2 - CABLE RETAINER AND NOTCH
    3 - SHIFTER ASSEMBLY PIN
    4 - SHIFT LEVER
    5 - ADJUSTMENT BOLT
  3. Engage the gearshift cable retainer (2) into the notch (2) in the shifter assembly. See Fig 2.
  4. Install the gearshift cable (1) onto the shift lever pin (3).
  5. Loosen the cable adjustment screw (5), if necessary.
    Fig 3: Gearshift Cable Routing
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    1 - GEARSHIFT CABLE
    2 - HEATER HOSES
    3 - TRANSMISSION
  6. From under the hood, route the gearshift cable (1) forward of the air conditioning lines and the heater hoses (2) and toward the transmission (3) manual lever. See Fig 3.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting/Connecting Shift Cable
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    1 - GEARSHIFT CABLE
    2 - GEARSHIFT CABLE BRACKET
    3 - MANUAL SHIFT LEVER
  7. Raise vehicle.
  8. Verify that the transmission is in the PARK position by trying to rotate the propeller shaft. If the propeller shaft rotates, move the transmission manual shift lever to the full rearward position and turn the propeller shaft until the PARK system is engaged.
  9. Route the gearshift cable (1) through the mounting bracket (2). See Fig 4.
  10. Engage the gearshift cable (1) eyelet onto the transmission manual shift lever (3).
    Fig 5: Gearshift Cable at Shifter Assembly
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    1 - GEARSHIFT CABLE
    2 - CABLE RETAINER AND NOTCH
    3 - SHIFTER ASSEMBLY PIN
    4 - SHIFT LEVER
    5 - ADJUSTMENT BOLT
  11. Lower vehicle.
  12. Verify that the shifter is in the PARK position.
  13. Tighten the adjustment screw (5) to 7 N.m (65 in.lbs.). See Fig 5.
  14. Verify correct shifter operation.
  15. If necessary, install the shield, covering the gearshift and park lock cables, to the floorpan and install the bolts to hold the shield to the floorpan.
  16. Install the floor console (Refer to BODY/INTERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE - INSTALLATION) , lower instrument panel components (Refer to BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER BEZEL - INSTALLATION) and dash panel insulation pad as necessary.
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