Caution: Install the jack and stands only in designated areas.
1. Remove the lower front console panel.
2. Set the selector lever to position R and unscrew the control cable end nut.
3. Turn the holder 90° counterclockwise, remove the cable from the bracket and disconnect it from the selector lever assembly.
4. Remove the floor insulation.
5. Remove the control cable bracket and bushing.
6. Remove the control cable.
2WD models:
(1) Loosen the rack bolts and remove the cable cover.
(2) Remove the control lever from the shaft, remove the cable.
4WD models:
(1) Remove the cable cover and unscrew the rack bolts.
(2) Remove the shift shaft, remove the lever from the control shaft, then remove the cable.
7. Replace the cable. Guide the cable tip into the passenger compartment. Align the bushing with the hole and install it.
Do not bend the cable too much during installation.
8. Install the control cable bracket.
9. Install the lever on the steering axle.
2WD models:
(1) Install the lever on the axle.
(2) Install the cable cover, then install the stand.
After installing the cover, secure the stand firmly to ensure that the cable and lever attachment point are protected.
4WD models:
(1) Install the lever on the control shaft and install the shift shaft.
(2) Install the stand, then the cable cover.
10. Install floor insulation.
11. Turn the holder 90° counterclockwise, insert into the bracket, turn 90° clockwise and secure the holder.
Install the cable by holding the holder, not the tube.
Before turning the cable clockwise, the holder's protrusion should be positioned on the opposite side from the bracket. After installation, the protrusion should be directed towards the front of the vehicle.
12. Turn the ignition key to the ON (II) position and make sure that the R indicator lights up and the automatic transmission is also in the R position.
If the automatic transmission is not in the R position, press the control cable down until it stops, then pull it up one position and release.
13. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
14. Set the selector lever to position R.
15. Secure the selector lever in position R using the 6 mm diameter dowel pin through the holes.
16. Place the cable end with the square hole onto the corresponding section of the threaded stud, secure the cable and tighten the nut.
17. Remove the locating pin.
18. Move the selector lever to all positions and check that the indication is correct.
19. Start the engine and move the selector lever through all positions again and check that the control cable is adjusted correctly.
20. Using the ignition key, press the shift lock mechanism and make sure that the lock is released. Also check that the lock is engaged when the key is removed.
21. Install the front console lower panel.