Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Select Cable: Adjustment
Move select lever from "P" position to "1" position. You should be able to feel the detentes in each position. If the detentes cannot be felt or the position pointer is improperly aligned, adjust the cable.
- Prior to removal, set lever to "N" position.
- Remove rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
- Remove heat shield cover.
- Loosen the adjusting nut on each side.
- Turn adjusting nut B until it lightly touches the connector.
- While preventing adjusting nut B from moving with a wrench, tighten adjusting nut A.
Tightening torque:
- 7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
- After completion of fitting, make sure that the select lever operates smoothly all across the operating range.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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