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Selector Lever Cable - Column Shift: Installation

  1. 1.

    Install the selector lever cable and connect the selector lever cable to the selector lever cable bracket.
    • Route the cable over the transmission and push the selector lever end of the cable through the floor.
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  1. 2.

    Attach the selector lever cable to the routing clip.
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  1. 3.

    Pull the rubber grommet and selector lever cable through the floor pan.
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  1. 4.

    Install the console LH finish panel.
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  1. 5.

    Connect the selector lever cable to the selector lever cable bracket and the selector lever arm.
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  1. 6.

    If necessary, rotate the cable adjustment lock upward.
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  1. 7.

    Place the manual control lever in the DRIVE position.

    1. 1.

      Rotate the manual control lever clockwise until it stops.

    1. 2.

      Rotate the manual control lever counterclockwise 3 detents to the DRIVE position.
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  1. 8.

    Connect the selector lever cable to the manual control lever and move the locking tab down.
    • Listen for the audible click, then push back on the locking tab to verify it is locked.
    • Pull back on the selector lever cable to verify it is installed correctly to the manual lever.
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  1. 9.

    Install the transmission shield and rotate the 1/4 turn retainers.
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  1. 10.

    Install the steering column shrouds. Refer to Steering Column .

  1. 11.

    Verify the vehicle will start in PARK and NEUTRAL and the backup lamps illuminate in REVERSE.