ADJUSTMENT (To 08/2009): Adjustment
- INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION
- When moving the shift lever from P to R with the engine switch on (IG) and the brake pedal depressed, make sure that the shift lever moves smoothly and correctly into position.
- Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle moves forward when moving the shift lever from N to D and moves rearward when moving the shift lever to R.
If the operation cannot be performed as specified, inspect the park/neutral position switch assembly and check the shift lever assembly installation condition.
- ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION
- Apply the parking brake and move the shift lever to N.
- Remove the console box. Refer to REMOVAL .
- Disconnect the shift lock control ECU connector and transmission control switch wire connector.
- Disconnect the 3 clamps.
- Remove the 4 nuts and shift lever assembly.
- Disconnect the end of the transmission control cable assembly from the shift lever assembly.
- Turn the lock nut counterclockwise. While holding the lock nut, disconnect the transmission control cable from the shift lever retainer.
- Slide the slider of the transmission control cable in the direction indicated by the arrow and pull the lock piece outward.TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
*1 Slide *2 Pull *3 Slider *4 Lock Piece - Turn the lock nut of the transmission control cable counterclockwise. While holding the lock nut, push in the stopper.
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TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*1 Lock Nut *2 Push in *3 Stopper - Connect the outer part of the transmission control cable to the shift lever retainer.
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TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*1 Shift Lever Retainer *2 Stopper *3 Lock Nut - - NOTE:The lock nut is fully seated against the shift lever retainer.
- Install the transmission control cable end to the shift lever assembly.
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TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*1 Lock Piece NOTE:- Check that the lock piece is pulled up.
- Install the cable end all the way to the base of the pin.
- Install the shift lever assembly with the 4 nuts.Fig 7: Identifying Shift Lock Control ECU Connector, Control Switch Wire Connector, Clamps, Nuts & Shift Lever Assembly
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Torque: 12 N*m (122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf)
- Connect the 3 clamps to the shift lever assembly.
- Connect the 2 connectors.
- Push the lock piece into the adjuster case.
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NOTE:- Check that the park/neutral position switch and the shift lever are in neutral.
- Securely push in the lock piece until the slider lock is engaged.
- After adjusting the shift lever position, check the operation and function of the shift lever. If there is a problem, adjust the position again.
- Install the console box See step 2.