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SELECTOR LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

BME051846102203

  Warning

  • Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS before handling the air bag module. (See SERVICE WARNINGS.)

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

4. Inspect the shift-lock. (See SHIFT-LOCK INSPECTION.)

5. Inspect the shift-lock release lever. (See SHIFT-LOCK RELEASE LEVER INSPECTION.)

6. Inspect the key interlock system. (See KEY INTERLOCK INSPECTION.)

1 | Air bag module (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2 | Steering wheel (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3 | Column cover
4 | Clock spring
5 | Combination switch
6 | Clip
7 | Clip
8 | Selector cable (See Selector Cable Installation Note (FN4A-EL automatic transaxle models).) (See Selector Cable Installation Note (JA5A-EL automatic transaxle models).)
9 | Selector lever

## Selector Cable Installation Note (FN4A-EL automatic transaxle models)

1. Install the selector cable to the selector cable bracket securely.

2. Verify that the selector lever is in the P position.

3. Verify that the manual shaft is in the P position.

  Caution

  • Bending the selector cable in the manner shown in the figure will damage the cable and it may become loose when shifted. When installing the selector cable, hold it straight.

4. Install the clip as shown in the figure.

  Note

  • Install the selector lever to the manual shaft lever with the clip side of the selector cable end facing the front of the vehicle.

5. Install the selector lever to the manual shaft lever so that no load acts on the selector cable.

6. Confirm that the tip of the manual shaft lever projects out of the end of the selector cable.

7. Install the selector cable to the steering shaft bracket securely.

8. Install the selector cable to the selector lever bolt.

9. Install nut A onto the selector lever bolt temporarily.

10. Pull the selector lever to the R position side gate of P position, and tighten nut A.

Tightening torque

  15.7-22.5 N·m {1.6-2.2 kgf·m, 11.6-16.5 ft·lbf}

11. Verify that the selector lever bolt end is exposed from the nut.

## Selector Cable Installation Note (JA5A-EL automatic transaxle models)

1. Install the selector cable and clip to the bracket as shown in the figure.

2. Verify that the selector lever is in the P position.

3. Verify that the manual shaft is in the P position.

  Caution

  • Bending the selector cable in the manner shown in the figure will damage the cable and it may become loose when shifted. When installing the selector cable, hold it straight.

4. Install the clip as shown in the figure.

  Note

  • Install the selector lever to the manual shaft lever with the clip side of the selector cable end facing up.

5. Install the selector lever to the manual shaft lever so that no load acts on the selector cable.

6. Confirm that the tip of the manual shaft lever projects out of the end of the selector cable.

7. Install the selector cable to the steering shaft bracket securely.

8. Install the selector cable to the selector lever bolt.

9. Install nut A onto the selector lever bolt temporarily.

10. Pull the selector lever to the R position side gate of P position, and tighten nut A.

Tightening torque

  15.7-22.5 N·m {1.6-2.2 kgf·m, 11.6-16.5 ft·lbf}

11. Verify that the selector lever bolt end is exposed from the nut.