Notice: Adjust the automatic transaxle range selector cable while
the transaxle and while the gear selector are in the Neutral position only.
Failure to do so may cause mis-adjustment.
- Set the parking brake.
- Block the wheels.
- Use an appropriate tool
to pry on the automatic transaxle range selector cable terminal at the automatic
transaxle range selector lever pin to remove the automatic transaxle range
selector cable terminal from the transaxle manual shaft lever pin. DO NOT
pry and DO NOT pull up on any other part of the automatic transaxle range
selector cable or damage may occur.
- Fully lift the adjuster lock button. Ensure the adjuster is free
to move.
- Rotate the automatic transaxle range selector lever fully counterclockwise
to the Park gear, then rotate the lever clockwise 2 clicks into the Neutral
gear to place the automatic transaxle range selector lever in the Neutral
gear.
- Perform the following steps to place the inside car gear shifter
in the Neutral position:
6.1. | Rotate the shift lever to the Low 1 position, fully down. |
6.2. | Push forward on the lever while slowly pushing up. The gear shift
lever moves up while clicking over the gear over travel stops. |
6.3. | Release the gear shift lever once the gear shift lever stops solidly.
The gear shift lever is in the Neutral gear. |
- Grasp the automatic transaxle range selector cable terminal in
the underhood.
- Pull the automatic transaxle range selector cable terminal toward
the pin on the automatic transaxle range selector lever. The automatic transaxle
range selector cable adjuster spring should compress as the terminal is moved
toward the pin.
- Carefully push down the pin until the pin snaps to attach the
pin to the automatic transaxle range selector lever. Do NOT move the automatic
transaxle range selector lever out of position. DO NOT pull the terminal beyond
the pin then push back or the shifter may move out of the Neutral gear.
- Press the adjuster lock
button down flush with the adjuster body.
- Shift to Park.
- Release the parking brake while applying the service brake.
- Start the engine.
- Ensure all the indicated gear positions match the vehicle response.