Installation Procedure

2013 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS, FWDSECTION Installation Procedure
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Fig 1: Identifying Shift Control Cable Bracket (2 Of 2)
G04845918Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  1. Install the transaxle shift control bracket.
    CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  2. Install the transaxle shift control bracket.

    Tightening torqueΒ 

    Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft)Β  .

    Fig 2: Identifying Shift Control Cable, Cable Bracket & Transaxle Range Switch Lever
    G04845919Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  3. Install the shift control cable (2) to the shift control cable bracket (3). Ensure the shift control cable retaining tabs fully engage the shift control cable bracket.
  4. Connect the shift control cable (1) to the transaxle range switch lever (4).
  5. Install the battery tray. Refer to BATTERY TRAY REPLACEMENT .
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