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: Installation
- Position the select cable as shown in the figure, and install it to the plate assembly.CAUTION:
- If the cable is installed in the wrong direction, loosen the bracket bolts, and then reinstall the cable in the correct direction.
- Do not forcibly turn the cable (wire side) to align the direction correctly.
Tightening Torque:
T: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
- Install the select cable to the shifter arm.
- Install the plate assembly.
Tightening Torque:
T: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
- Install the washer and snap pin to the shifter arm.CAUTION: Do not apply extra overload while holding the part (a).
- Install new clamp paying attention to the installing direction.
- Insert the tip of inner cable into connector hole of select lever, and fix the cable to bracket.CAUTION: Do not apply extra overload while holding the part (a).
- Shift the select lever to the "N" range, and then adjust the select cable position. Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>Select Cable>ADJUSTMENT
- Install the center exhaust cover.
Tightening Torque:
18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
- Install the center exhaust pipe (rear). Ref. to EXHAUST(EXCEPT FOR STI)>Center Exhaust Pipe>INSTALLATION
- Lower the vehicle.
- Connect the battery ground terminal. Ref. to NOTE>BATTERY
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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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