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Shift Cable Adjustment

  1. Remove the center console panel (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), and driver's center console lower cover (see step 4 under CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  2. Shift the transmission to R.
  3. Remove the nut securing the shift cable end.
    Fig 1: Removing Securing Shift Cable End Nut
    G05445243Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Rotate the socket holder (A) on the shift cable (B) a quarter turn; the tab (C) on the socket holder will be in the opening (D) of the shift cable bracket (E). Then slide the holder to remove the shift cable from the bracket. Do not remove the shift cable by twisting the shift cable guide (F).
    Fig 2: Removing Shift Cable Guide
    G05445244Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Push the shift cable (A) until it stops, then release it. Pull the shift cable one step so that the shift position is in R. Do not hold the shift cable guide (B) to adjust the shift cable.
    Fig 3: Adjusting Shift Cable
    G05445245Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and check that the R indicator comes on.
    Fig 4: Checking R Indicator Comes ON
    G05445246Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  8. Place the shift lever in R, then insert a 6.0 mm (0.24 in.) pin (A) through the guide hole (B) on the mounting bracket, through the positioning hole, and into the positioning hole on the shift lever bracket. Use only the 6.0 mm pin.
    Fig 5: Placing Shift Lever In R Position
    G05445247Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Verify that the shift lever is secured in R.
  10. Rotate the socket holder (A) on the shift cable (B) to place the tab (C) on the holder opposite the opening (D) in the shift cable bracket (E). Align the holder (F) with the opening in the bracket, then slide the holder into the bracket. Install the shift cable end (G) over the mounting stud (H) by aligning its square hole (I) with the square fitting (J) at the bottom of the stud. Rotate the holder a quarter turn until the holder stops to secure the shift cable. Do not install the shift cable by twisting the shift cable guide (K).
    Fig 6: Installing Shift Cable End
    G05445248Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Check that the shift cable end is properly installed on the mounting stud.
    Fig 7: Checking Shift Cable End Is Properly Installed On Mounting Stud
    G05445249Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. If the cable end is out of position on the mounting stud, remove the shift cable from the bracket, and reinstall the shift cable. Do not install the shift cable end on the mounting stud while the shift cable is on the bracket.

    If the cable end rides on the bottom on the mounting stud, rotate the stud and align the square fitting with the hole.

  13. Install and tighten the nut on the shift cable end.
    Fig 8: Installing Shift Cable End Nut With Torque Specifications
    G05445250Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  14. Remove the 6.0 mm (0.24 in.) pin that was installed to hold the shift lever.
  15. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). Move the shift lever to each position, and check that the A/T gear position indicator follows the transmission range switch.
  16. Shift to P, and check that the shift lock works properly Push the shift lock release, and check that the shift lever releases, and also check that the shift lever locks when it is shifted back to P.
  17. Reinstall the center console panel (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), and driver's center console lower cover (see step 4 under CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
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