>> B << Lock Piece Installation And Transaxle Control Cable Connection (Selector Lever Side)

Release the shift lock while pushing the shift lock cam to the direction of arrow, and set the selector lever to the N position.
Fit the new lock piece into the tip of transaxle control cable. (Reusing of lock piece is not allowed.)

Fig 1: Pushing Shift Lock Cam Downward
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CAUTION:
- When inserting the transaxle control cable into the selector lever bracket, do not excessively pull the cable toward the vehicle interior.
- Be sure to press the area A of transaxle control cable indicated in the illustration. Do not press the area B as damage may result.
After inserting the transaxle control cable tip (lock piece is in upper side and unlocked) into the lever pin, insert the outer cable socket into the selector lever bracket until it clicks into place. Then, check that the claw is engaged with the square hole of selector lever bracket.

Fig 2: Identifying Transaxle Control Cable Lock Piece
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Fig 3: Engaging Claw With Square Hole Of Selector Lever Bracket
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NOTE: Distance between inner cable end center and selector lever bracket outer face is approximately 130 mm (approximately 5.1 inches).

Fig 4: Identifying Distance Between Inner Cable End Center And Selector Lever Bracket Outer Face
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Check that the selector lever is in the N position, and then fix the lock piece at transaxle control cable tip according to the steps below.
1. Move the safety lock to the direction of arrow to free up the lock piece.
  
  Fig 5: Moving Safety Lock Outward Direction
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2. Insert a flat-tipped screwdriver or a similar tool into the position shown in the illustration. Press the rod tip to the direction of arrow, and remove the longitudinal play of inner cable end by pressing toward the vehicle rear.
  
  Fig 6: Pressing Rod Tip Inward Direction Using Flat-Tipped Screwdriver
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  CAUTION:
  - Do not move the cable end to the axial direction.
  - In order to prevent the displacement of N position, do not touch the selector lever.
3. Press in the lock piece, and fix the inner cable end.
  
  Fig 7: Pressing In Lock Piece
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  CAUTION: Be sure to check that the rear end of safety lock is securely engaged with the lock piece upper face.
  
  Fig 8: Moving Safety Lock Inward Direction
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4. Move the safety lock to the direction of arrow once again to fix the lock piece.
Check that the positioning protector flange of transaxle control cable is fitted into the cable cover tip.

Fig 9: Identifying Positioning Protector Flange Of Transaxle Control Cable
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