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Shift Lever Installation

  1. Install the shift lever assembly.
  2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and verify that the position indicator comes on.
    Fig 1: Moving Shift Lever & Checking A/T Gear Position Switch Synchronization
    G01160435Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. If necessary, push the shift cable (A) until it stops, then release your hand. Pull the shift cable back one step so that the shift position is in . Do not push and pull the shift cable by holding the shift cable guide (B).
    Fig 2: Placing Shift Cable In "R" Position
    G01160436Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  5. Insert a 6.0 mm (0.24 in.) pin (A) into the positioning hole (B) on the shift lever bracket base through the positioning hole on the shift lever assembly. The shift lever is secured in the position.
    Fig 3: Locating Shift Lever Positioning Holes
    G01160437Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Align the socket holder (A) on the shift cable (B) with the slot in the bracket base (C), then slide the holder into the base. Install the shift cable end (D) over the mounting stud (E) by aligning its square hole (F) with the square fitting (G) at the bottom of the stud. Rotate the holder a quarter turn to secure the shift cable. Do not install the shift cable by twisting the shift cable guide (H) and damper (I).
    Fig 4: Installing Shift Cable
    G01160438Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Verify that the shift cable end (A) is properly installed on the mounting stud (B).
    Fig 5: Identifying Installed Shift Cable
    G01160439Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. If improperly installed, remove the shift cable from the shift lever bracket base, and reinstall the shift cable. Do not install the shift cable end on the mounting stud while the shift cable is on the shift cable bracket base.
  9. Install and tighten the nut.
    Fig 6: Installing Shift Cable Nut
    G01160440Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Remove the 6.0 mm (0.24 in.) pin that was installed to hold the shift lever.
  11. Connect the shift lock solenoid connector and the transmission gear selection switch connector.
  12. Move the shift lever to each gear, and verify that the A/T gear position indicator follows the transmission range switch.
  13. Push the shift lock release, and verify that the shift lever releases.