Selector Lever Cable Adjustment: Procedure

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Remove the upper steering column shroud.

Fig 1: Removing Upper Steering Column Shroud
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Remove the lower steering column shroud.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the lower steering column shroud.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Lower Steering Column Shroud
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Position a 0.6 mm (0.023 in) feeler gauge between the gearshift lever selector and the gearshift lever detent.

Fig 3: Measuring Gap Between Gearshift Lever Selector And Gearshift Lever Detent
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Place the gearshift lever in the DRIVE position and hang a 1.4 kg (3 lb) weight from the gearshift lever.
Loosen the gearshift cable adjuster to adjust the cable then tighten.

Fig 4: Adjusting Gearshift Cable Adjuster
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Remove the weight from the gearshift lever.
Place the gearshift lever in the PARK position and remove the feeler gauge.
Install the lower steering column shroud.
1. Position the lower steering column shroud.
2. Install the screws.
  
  Fig 5: Installing Lower Steering Column Shroud
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Install the upper steering column shroud.

Fig 6: Installing Upper Steering Column Shroud
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