Shift Cable: Adjustments

CAUTION:
- All SRS wire harnesses are covered with yellow insulation. Before you disconnect any part of an SRS wire harness, disconnect the air bag connectors.
- Whenever the ignition switch is ON (II), or has been turned OFF for less than three minutes, be careful not to bump the SRS unit; the airbags could accidentally deploy and cause damage or injuries.
- Make sure lifts are placed properly.

1. Remove the center and rear console.





2. Shift to N position, then remove the lock pin from the cable adjuster.





3. Check that the hole in the adjuster is perfectly aligned with the hole in the shift cable. There are two holes in the adjuster. They are positioned 908 apart to allow cable adjustment in 1/4 turn increments.
4. If not perfectly aligned, loosen the locknut on the adjuster and adjust as required.
5. Tighten the locknut to 7 Nm (5 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the lock pin on the adjuster. If you feel the lock pin binding as you reinstall it, the cable is still out of adjustment and must be readjusted.
7. Make sure the lock pin is seated securely in the adjuster.
8. Move the shift lever to each gear and verify that the shift position indicator follows the automatic transaxle gear position switch.
9. Start the engine, and check the shift lever in all gears. If any gear does not work properly, refer to troubleshooting.
10. Insert the ignition key into the key cylinder on the shift indicator panel, verify that the shift lock lever is released.