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 Lever: Installation
- Install the select lever assembly after setting it to the vehicle body.
Tightening Torque:
18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
- Connect the harness connector.
- Install the harness clip to the select lever assembly.
- Shift the select lever to "N" range.
- Install the indicator assembly, then connect the connector.NOTE: Insert the select lever through the blind hole sufficiently.
- Install the panel center LWR LH and RH. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Console Box>INSTALLATION
- Install the cover - shift lever. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Console Box>INSTALLATION
- Install the console box assembly. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Console Box>INSTALLATION
- Accessing from the button side of the grip, attach the clamp grip pin.
- Insert the grip assembly to the select lever and press it down until a click is heard.NOTE: While pressing the clamp grip with a finger in order to prevent it from popping out, insert the grip assembly.
- Securely install the boot assembly.NOTE: After installation, check that the boot assembly does not come off.
- After installation of grip, check the following points.
- The grip will not come off.
- The button on the grip operates normally.
- Shift the select lever to "N" range.
- Lift up the vehicle.
- Secure the cable to the bracket. Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>Select Cable>INSTALLATION
- Adjust the select cable position. Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>Select Cable>ADJUSTMENT
- After adjustment, confirm that the select lever operates properly at all range positions using the shift lock release button.NOTE: According to the select lever operation, confirm that the indicator positions are shown correctly.
- 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
- Inspect the following items. If a malfunction is found in the inspection, adjust the select cable or inhibitor switch.
- The shift lock operates normally. Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>AT Shift Lock Control System>INSPECTION>SHIFT LOCK OPERATION
- Engine starts when the select lever is in "P" or "N" range, but not in other ranges.
- Back-up light illuminates when the select lever is in the "R" range, but not in other ranges.
- Select lever and indicator positions are matched.
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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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