Shift Cable Removal, Installation, and Adjustment: Adjustment

NOTE: Do not bend the shift cable excessively.

Shift Cable - Adjust

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1. Push the shift cable (A) until it stops, then release it.

NOTE: Do not hold the shift cable guide (B) to adjust the shift cable.

2. Pull the shift cable back one step from the P position so that the shift position is in R.

3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

4. Check that the R indicator comes on.

5. Turn the vehicle to the ACCESSORY mode.

All Removed Parts - Install

1. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

Shift Cable - After Adjust Check

1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

2. Move the shift lever through all positions/modes, and verify the transmission range switch matches with the shift position indicator.

3. Shift the transmission to P position/mode, and check that the shift lock works properly.

4. Push the shift lock release, and check that the shift lever releases. Also check that the shift lever locks when it is shifted back to P.

5. Check that the back-up lights come on when the transmission is in R position/mode.

6. Start the engine.

NOTE: Check that the engine starts in P or N position/mode, and does not start in any other positions/modes.

7. Make sure the vehicle is turned to the OFF (LOCK) mode with the shift lever in P position/mode. If it is not, adjust the shift cable again.