Cable, Shift: Installation: Installation

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Fig 1: Gearshift Cable Routing

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1 - CABLE

2 - RETAINER CLIP

3 - GROMMET

Install cable assembly into floor pan tunnel hole and secure grommet (3). If necessary, use a synthetic based lubricant to aid in grommet installation.
Position cable into retainer clip (2) and tighten clip to secure cable. Route cable (1) up towards transaxle shift lever.

Lower vehicle.

Fig 2: Identifying Gearshift Cable At Transaxle

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1 - GEARSHIFT CABLE

2 - BRACKET

3 - MANUAL VALVE LEVER

Install cable (1) to bracket (2).

Install cable to transaxle shift lever (3).

Fig 3: Gearshift Cable At Floor Shifter

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1 - CLIP

2 - CABLE

3 - CONDUIT BRACKET

4 - SHIFT PIN

Connect cable (2) to shifter conduit bracket (3) and shift pin (4). Install cable retaining clip (1).

Fig 4: Shift Cable Adjust Lever Nut-Typical
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1 - ACCESS HOLE
Verify transaxle shift lever and floor shifter lever are in the PARK position.

Tighten cable adjuster nut to 23 N.m (200 in. lbs.).

Fig 5: View Of Center Console Assembly

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1 - CENTER CONSOLE

2 - SCREW

3 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR

4 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR

5 - PARK BRAKE HANDLE

Install center console assembly (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Gearshift Bezel

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1 - CENTER CONSOLE ASSEMBLY

2 - GEARSHIFT BEZEL

3 - LAMP CONNECTOR

Install gearshift bezel (2).

Fig 7: View Of Gearshift Knob

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1 - GEARSHIFT KNOB

2 - SET SCREW

3 - GEARSHIFT MECHANISM

Install gearshift knob (1) and tighten set screw (2) to 2 N.m (20 in.lbs.).
Verify proper cable adjustment. Engine starter should only engage in PARK and NEUTRAL gear shifter positions. If adjustment is required. Refer to CABLE, SHIFT, ADJUSTMENTS .