Selector Lever Cable Adjustment: Adjustment

Shift selector lever in position "D".

Fig 1: Identifying Shift Selector Lever In Position - D
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Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
Disconnect the shift cable end from the manual control lever.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Shift Cable End From Manual Control Lever
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Unlock the shift cable end. Make sure that the cable end moves freely.

Fig 3: Unlocking Shift Cable End
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NOTE: The transmission range (TR) sensor mark must be in line with the transaxle selector lever.

Fig 4: Moving Transaxle Selector Lever To Position - D

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Move the transaxle selector lever to position "D" (TR sensor removed shown).
Connect the shift cable end of the manual control lever.

Fig 5: Connecting Shift Cable End Of Manual Control Lever
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Press the lock tab down to secure the cable end from moving.

Fig 6: Pressing Lock Tab Down To Secure Cable End From Moving
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Lower the vehicle.
Check to make sure that the vehicle starts in PARK and NEUTRAL and the reverse lamps illuminate in REVERSE.