Selector Lever: Installation

Install the shifter and the 2 front bolts.
- Tighten to 11 N.m (8 lb-ft).
Fig 1: Installing Front Shifter Bolts
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Install the 2 rear shifter bolts.
- Tighten to 11 N.m (8 lb-ft).
Fig 2: Installing Rear Shifter Bolts
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Connect the wire harness to the shifter.

Fig 3: Connecting Wire Harness To Shifter
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Connect the electrical connector.

Fig 4: Connecting Electrical Connector
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Install the LH plastic retaining clip for the carpet.

Fig 5: Installing LH Plastic Retaining Clip For Carpet
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Install the RH plastic retaining clip for the carpet.

Fig 6: Installing RH Plastic Retaining Clip For Carpet
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Push the selector lever cable into the housing. Make sure that the tab on the selector lever cable connector is locked in place. Pull up on the cable to make sure it is fully seated.

Fig 7: Identifying Tab On Selector Lever Cable Connector
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Connect the selector lever cable end to the selector lever.

Fig 8: Connecting Selector Lever Cable End To Selector Lever
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Install the center console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL .
Check the selector lever cable adjustment. Make sure that the vehicle starts in PARK and NEUTRAL and the reverse lamps illuminate in REVERSE. If an adjustment is necessary, refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT .