Shift Lever Removal and Installation

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before doing repair or service.

2. Shift Cable (Shift Lever Side) - Remove
1.
Shift the transmission to R position/mode.
2.
Insert a 6.0 mm (0.236 in) pin (A) into the positioning holes (B).
NOTE: Use only a 6.0 mm (0.236 in) pin with no burrs.
3.
Remove the shift cable end nut (A).
4.
Expand the lock tab (A).
5.
Rotate the socket holder retainer (A) counterclockwise (B) until it stops, then remove the shift cable (C).
NOTE: Do not remove the shift cable by pulling the shift cable guide (D).
6.
Remove the shift cable end (A).

3. Connector - Disconnect

4. Shift Lever Assembly - Remove
1.
Remove the harness clamps (A).
2.
Remove the shift lever assembly (A).


SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before doing repair or service.

1. Shift Lever Assembly - Install
1.
Install the shift lever assembly (A).
2.
Install the harness clamps (A).

2. Connector - Connect

3. Shift Cable - Adjust
1.
Push the shift cable (A) until it stops, then release it.
NOTE: Do not hold the shift cable guide (B) to adjust the shift cable.
2.
Pull the shift cable back one step from the P position so that the shift position is in R.
3.
Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
4.
Check that the R indicator comes on.
5.
Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode or the ACCESSORY mode.

4. Shift Cable (Shift Lever Side) - Install
1.
Install the shift cable end (A) over the mounting stud (B) by aligning its square hole (C) with the square fitting (D) at the bottom of the stud.
2.
Install the socket holder (A), then rotate the socket holder retainer (B) clockwise (C) until it stops.
NOTE: Do not install the shift cable by holding the shift cable guide (D).
3.
Make sure that the shift cable end (A) is properly installed on the mounting stud (B).
If the cable end is out of position with the mounting stud, remove the shift cable from the shift cable bracket, then reinstall the cable end over the mounting stud before reinstalling the shift cable to the shift cable bracket. Do not install the shift cable end on the mounting stud with the shift cable installed on the shift cable bracket.
If the shift cable end does not ride at the bottom of the mounting stud, rotate the stud to align the square fitting with the hole.
4.
Install the shift cable end nut (A).
5.
Remove the 6.0 mm (0.236 in) pin (A) that was installed to hold the shift lever.

6. Shift Lever Assembly - After Install Check
1.
Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
2.
Shift the transmission to each position/mode, and check that the A/T gear position indicator follows the shift lever operation.
3.
Check that the back-up lights come on when the transmission is in R position/mode.
4.
Check that the engine starts when the transmission is in P or N position/mode, and does not start in any other positions/modes.
5.
Shift the transmission to P position/mode.
6.
Check that the shift lock works properly. Push the shift lock release, and check that the shift lever releases, and also check that the shift lever locks when it is shifted back to P position/mode.