Automatic Transmission

Shift Cable Adjustment

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  1. Remove the ash tray, then remove the center console lower cover.
  2. Remove the shift lever console panel.
  3. Shift the lever to position.
  4. Slide the lock tab (A) down on the shift cable end holder (B).

  1. Remove the shift cable lock (C) holding its middle (D) with needle-nose pliers (E) from the shift cable end and shift cable end holder.

NOTE: Do not pry the shift lock with a screwdriver, it may damage the shift cable end holder.

  1. Rotate the socket holder (A) on the shift cable (B) counterclockwise a quarter turn; the projection (C) on the socket holder faces direction to remove. Then slide the holder to remove the shift cable from the shift cable bracket base (D).

NOTE: Do not remove the shift cable by twisting the shift cable guide (E) and damper (F).
  1. Push down the shift cable until it stops, then release it. Pull the shift cable back one step so that the shift cable is in

  1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II) and verify that the position indicator light comes on.
  2. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  3. Insert a 6.0 mm (0.24 in.) pin (A) in to the positioning hole on the shift lever bracket base through the positioning hole on the shift lever assembly. The shift lever is secured in position.