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Removal
1. | Pull the gear knob (A) in the directionof the "F" and remove it, and then remove the console upper cover (B). (Refer to "Interior" in BD group)
2. | Remove the center console assembly. (Refer to "Interior" in BD group.)
3. | Take off the clip (A) and the clamp (B) and then remove the shift cable (C).
4. | Disconnect sports mode connector (A).
5. | Remove the shift lever assembly (B) by removing the bolts (A-4ea).
Tightening torque: 8.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (0.9 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)
6. | Remove the shift cable assembly in the vehicle after removing the nuts (B) and the retainer (A).
Tightening torque: 7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8~8.7 lb-ft)
7. | Remove the cable from the bracket at transaxle assembly side (Refer to "Automatic Transaxle" in this group).
8. | Remove the shift cable at cabin room.
Inspection
1. | Check the damage and operation of the control cable.
2. | Check the damage of the boot.
3. | Check the damage and corrosion of the bushing.
4. | Check the damage or weakening of the spring.
Adjustment
Adjusting method for T/M control cable
1. | Set room side lever and T/M side lever to "N" position.
2. | Connect room side lever and shift cable.
3. | Push cable to "F" direction shown to eliminate FREE PLAY.
4. | Tighten adjusting nut (A).
Tightening torque: 7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
5. | After adjusting according Check to be sure that this part operates surely at each range of T/M side corresponding to each position of room lever.
Installation
1. | Installation is the reverse of removal.
Set room side lever and T/M side lever to "N" position.