Select Lever: Installation

Set the select lever to vehicle body.
Tighten the four bolts to install the select lever to vehicle body, and then connect the connector.
Tightening torque:

13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.4 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Identifying Select Lever Bolts
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Install the console box. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Console Box .>
Set the select lever to "N" range.
Lift up the vehicle.
Set the select lever to "N" range.
Insert the tip of inner cable into connector hole of the select lever, and affix the outer cable end to the bracket.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb)
Adjust the select cable position. <Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Select Cable .>
After the completion of adjustment, confirm that the select lever operates properly at all range positions.
Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
- SOHC model
  <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe .> <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Muffler .>
- DOHC Turbo model
  <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe .> <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Muffler .>
Inspect the following items. When a malfunction is found in the inspection, adjust the select cable and inhibitor switch. <Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Select Cable .> <Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Inhibitor Switch .>
1. Engine starts when the select lever is in "P" and "N" range, but not in other ranges.
2. Back-up light illuminates when the select lever is in the "R" range, but not in other ranges.
3. Select lever and indicator positions are matched.