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
- Set the vehicle on a lift.
- Shift the select lever to "N" range.
- Lift up the vehicle.
- Remove the rear exhaust pipe. (non-turbo model) < Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. >
- Remove the center exhaust pipe (rear). (turbo model) < Refer to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
- Remove the heat shield cover.
- Loosen the adjusting nuts on both sides.
- Turn adjusting nut B until it lightly touches the connector.
- Set a spanner wrench to adjusting nut B so that it does not rotate, and then tighten the adjusting nut A.
Tightening torque:
7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
- After the completion of adjustment, confirm that the select lever operates normally at all ranges.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
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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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