Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Ensure the shift control cable is routed exactly as originally positioned in the vehicle to avoid coming into contact with potential hazards such as hot, sharp, and moving objects.

Fig 1: Identifying Shift Control Cable Grommet

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Secure the shift control cable grommet by pressing the cable into the pass-thru hole in the cowl.
Ensure that the shift control range select lever is in the park (P) position.

Fig 2: Identifying Shift Control Cable
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Install the shift control cable to the shift control.
Install the shift control cable onto the shift control range select lever pin.
Install the console. Refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT .
Install the shift control lever knob. Refer to TRANSMISSION CONTROL LEVER KNOB REPLACEMENT .

Fig 3: Identifying Shift Control Cable, Transaxle Range Switch Lever & Shift Control Cable Bracket
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Install the shift control cable (2) to the shift control cable bracket (3). Ensure the shift control cable retaining tabs fully engage the shift control cable bracket.
Connect the shift control cable (1) to the transaxle range switch lever (4).
Install the battery tray. Refer to BATTERY TRAY REPLACEMENT .
Adjust the shift control cable. Refer to SHIFT CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENT .
Enable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR DISABLING AND ENABLING .
Release the parking brake.