Selector Lever Cable: Installation

Position the selector lever cable grommet in place.
Install the 2 selector lever cable grommet nuts.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  
  Fig 1: Locating Selector Lever Cable Grommet Nuts
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Install the exhaust heat shield and the 6 exhaust heat shield fasteners (5 shown in illustration).

Fig 2: Locating Exhaust Heat Shield Fasteners (1 Of 3)
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Fig 3: Locating Exhaust Heat Shield Fasteners (2 Of 3)
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Fig 4: Locating Exhaust Heat Shield Fasteners (3 Of 3)
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Install the cross brace and the 8 cross brace bolts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 5: Locating Cross Brace Bolts
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Connect the exhaust hangers.

Fig 6: Locating Exhaust Hangers (1 Of 2)
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Fig 7: Locating Exhaust Hangers (2 Of 2)
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Using a new exhaust flange gasket and 2 new exhaust flange nuts, connect the exhaust flange.
- Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 8: Locating Exhaust Flange Nuts
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Connect the selector lever cable to the selector lever cable bracket.

Fig 9: Locating Selector Lever Cable Bracket
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Connect the selector lever cable end to the manual control lever.

Fig 10: Locating Selector Lever Cable End With Manual Control Lever
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Install the selector lever cable bracket bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 11: Locating Selector Lever Cable Bracket Bolt
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Install the battery tray and the 3 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 12: Locating Battery Tray Mounting Bolts
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Connect the 3 PCM electrical connectors.

Fig 13: Locating PCM Electrical Connectors
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Install the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Install the selector lever cable on the selector lever housing.

Fig 14: Locating Locking Tab On Selector Lever Cable Clip
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Connect the selector lever cable end to the selector lever ball stud.

Fig 15: Locating Selector Lever Cable End With Selector Lever Ball Stud
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Position the carpet back in place under the heater core and evaporator core housing.
Install the floor console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .
Adjust the selector lever cable. For additional information, refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT in this information.