REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION



warning Be careful not to subject the SRS-ECU to any shocks during removal and installation of the shift cable and select cable assembly.
Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
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Gearshift cable and select cable assembly removal steps


1.
Gearshift lever knob


2.
Sleeve


·
Centre lever panel, Console side cover, Centre console (Refer to GROUP 52A ).


·
Harness clamp (ashtray illumination lamp, hazard warning switch)

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3.
Gearshift cable clip


4.
Select cable connection (Gearshift lever side)


5.
Gearshift cable connection (Gearshift lever side)


6.
Snap pin


7.
Washer
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8.
Gearshift link clip
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9.
Select cable connection (Transmission side)
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10.
Gearshift cable connection (Transmission side)


11.
Gearshift lever assembly


·
Rear heater duct (Refer to GROUP 55, ducts ).


12.
Gearshift link mounting bracket

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13.
Gearshift cable and select cable assembly



Gearshift lever assembly removal steps


1.
Gearshift lever knob


2.
Sleeve


·
Centre lever panel, Console side cover, Centre console (Refer to GROUP 52A ).

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3.
Gearshift cable clip


4.
Select cable connection (Gearshift lever side)


5.
Gearshift cable connection (Gearshift lever side)


11.
Gearshift lever assembly


·
Rear heater duct (Refer to GROUP 55, ducts ).


12.
Gearshift link mounting bracket

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS



<<A>> GEARSHIFT LINK CLIP/SELECT CABLE CONNECTION (TRANSMISSION SIDE)/GEAR SHIFT CABLE CONNECTION (TRANSMISSION SIDE) REMOVAL



Push up the claws of the gearshift link clip using a screwdriver, etc., and then remove the gearshift link clip from the bracket together with the cables.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS



>>A<< GEARSHIFT CABLE AND SELECT CABLE ASSEMBLY/GEARSHIFT CABLE CONNECTION (TRANSMISSION SIDE)/SELECT CABLE CONECTION (TRANSMISSION SIDE)/GEARSHIFT LINK CLIP INSTALLATION



1.Set the transmission side shift lever and the passenger compartment side shift lever to the neutral position.
2.Install the painted part of the shift cable end (transmission side) and painted part of the select cable (transmission side) facing the snap pin.

3.
caution Insert thoroughly the gearshift link clip, shift cable and select cable until they click in place.
After installing the new gearshift link clip to the cable bracket of the transmission, install the shift cable and select cable to the cable bracket.
note The clip is reversible.
4.Move the shift lever to all positions and check that the operation is smooth.

>>B<< GEARSHIFT CABLE CLIP INSTALLATION



1.Make sure that there is no excessive play at the shift cable end gearshift cable clip. If there is excessive play or the gearshift cable clip is disengaged from the shift cable end, check the clip opening gap. If the gap is more than 9.5 mm, squeeze the gearshift cable clip until the relaxed gap reaches 5 to 8 mm.

2.Engage the gearshift cable clip with the shift cable hook securely, and push the gearshift cable clip with your thumbs until it clicks in place.
3.Install the shift cable to the shift lever.