Selector Cable Installation Note

Shift the selector lever and manual shaft to P position.
CAUTION:
- Bending the selector cable as shown in Fig 1 will damage the cable and cause it to become loose during shifting. When handling and installing the selector cable, hold it straight.
  
  Fig 1: Bending Selector Cable
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Install the selector cable to the manual shaft lever so that the spring side of the selector cable end faces upward.
Install the selector cable to the bracket securely.
Install the selector cable to the steering shaft bracket securely.
Install the selector cable to the selector lever bolt.

Fig 2: Installing Selector Cable To Manual Shaft Lever
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Install nut A onto the selector lever bolt temporarily.
Pull the selector lever to the R position side gate of P position, and tighten nut A.
Tightening torque

16-22 N.m {1.6-2.3 kgf.m, 12-16 ft.lbf}

Fig 3: Installing Nut Onto Selector Lever Bolt
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Verify that the selector lever bolt end is exposed from the nut.

Fig 4: Identifying Selector Lever Bolt End Exposed From Nut
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