Shift Cable Adjustment

Remove the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REAR SECTION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Shift the transmission into the R position.
Remove the nut securing the shift cable end.

Fig 1: Removing Nut Securing Shift Cable End
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Press the holder lock release (A), and pull out the socket holder (B) to remove the shift cable (C) from the shift lever bracket base (D). Do not remove the shift cable by pulling the shift cable guide (E).

Fig 2: Identifying Holder Lock Release (A), Socket Holder (B), Shift Cable (C), Bracket Base (D) And Cable Guide (E)
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Push the shift cable until it stops, then release it. Pull the shift cable back one step so that the shift position is in R. Do not hold the shift cable guide (A) to adjust the shift cable (B).

Fig 3: Identifying Shift Cable Guide (A) And Shift Cable (B)
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Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and verify that the R position indicator comes on.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Place the shift lever in the R position, then insert a 6.0 x 100.0 mm (0.24 x 3.94 in.) pin (A) through the positioning hole (B) on the shift lever bracket base, through the positioning hole (C) on the shift lever, and into the positioning hole (D) on the shift lever bracket base. The shift lever is secured in the R position.

Fig 4: Placing Shift Lever In R Position
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Align the socket holder (A) on the shift cable (B) with the slot in the bracket base (C), then slide the holder into base. Install the shift cable end (D) over the mounting stud (E) by aligning its square hole (F) with the square fitting (G) at the bottom of the stud. Push the holder until it snaps securely in place. Do not install the shift cable by holding the shift cable guide (H).

Fig 5: Aligning Socket Holder (A) On Shift Cable (B)
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Verify that the shift cable end (A) is properly installed on the mounting stud (B).

Fig 6: Installing Shift Cable End (A) On Mounting Stud (B)
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If improperly installed, remove the shift cable from the bracket base, and reinstall the shift cable. Do not install the shift cable end on the mounting stud while the shift cable is on the bracket base.
Install and tighten the nut.

Fig 7: Nut With Torque Specifications
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Remove the 6.0 mm (0.24 in.) pin that was installed to hold the shift lever.
Move the shift lever to each position, and verify that the A/T gear position indicator follows the transmission range switch.
Push the shift lock release, and verify that the shift lever releases.
Reinstall the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REAR SECTION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).