Shift Cable Removal, Installation, and Adjustment: Installation

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before doing repair or service.

NOTE:

Where icon is shown further information.
Do not bend the shift cable excessively.
Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations used in the procedure are for LHD model.

Fig 1: Shift Cable Replacement Components With Torque Specifications

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	Detailed information, notes and precautions
	Torque: N.m (kgf.m, lbf.ft)
	Apply molybdenum grease to inner surface of hole.

Shift Cable (Under Side) - Install
Shift Cable Bracket - Install
Control Pin - Install

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NOTE: Make sure the control pin (A) is inserted through the shift cable end (B) and fully seated on the control lever (C).
Lock Pin - Install

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NOTE: Make sure the lock pin (A) is inserted through the control pin hole (B) to the opening (C) of the control lever (D) so that the hooked end (E) of the lock pin locks into the control pin hole.
Throttle Body Inlet Pipe - Install (1.5 L engine)
Air Cleaner - Install
Shift Cable - Adjust

Shift Cable (Shift Lever Side) - Install

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1. Unlock the retainer lock (A).

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2. Rotate the socket holder retainer (A) in arrow direction (B) until it stops to create clearance (C) between the socket holder (D) and holder retainer, and push the retainer lock (E) into the socket holder retainer to lock the retainer.

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3. Align the shift cable slot (A) between the socket holder (B) and the socket holder retainer (C) with the opening (D).

4. Slide the socket holder into the shift cable bracket (E) while installing the shift cable end (F) over the mounting stud (G) by aligning its square hole (H) with the square fitting (I) at the bottom of the stud.

NOTE:

Do not install the shift cable by holding the shift cable guide (J).
When the socket holder is installed in the shift cable bracket, the retainer lock is unhinged and releases the holder retainer lock, then the holder retainer returns under spring force to secure the shift cable.

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5. Push the retainer lock (A) fully to lock the socket holder retainer (B), and make sure that the retainer lock fits into the hinged-joint (C). If the retainer lock does not fit with the edge of the hinged-joint, rotate the holder retainer clockwise while pushing the retainer lock until it locks.

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6. Make sure that the shift cable end (A) is properly installed on the mounting stud (B).

If the cable end is out of position with the mounting stud, remove the shift cable from the shift cable bracket, then reinstall the cable end over the mounting stud before reinstalling the shift cable to the shift cable bracket. Do not install the shift cable end on the mounting stud with the shift cable install on the shift cable bracket.
If the shift cable end does not ride at the bottom of the mounting stud, rotate the stud to align the square fitting with the hole.

6.0 mm (0.236 in) Pin - Remove
All Removed Parts - Install

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

Shift Cable - After Install Check

1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

2. Move the shift lever through all positions/modes, and check that the shift position indicator follows the shift lever operation.

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.