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Shift Control Cable: Odyssey

  1. Shift gear selector into "N" position. Remove steering column covers. Remove lock nut from shift cable mounting bolt. See Fig 1 . Separate shift cable end from shift lever assembly. DO NOT pull on shift cable guide pipe.
  2. Push shift cable forward until it stops. Pull cable back 2 steps. Turn ignition on. Ensure "N" indicator light is on. Insert a .24" (6.0 mm) pin into positioning hole in shift lever assembly. See Fig 2 .
  3. Align flat surfaces of shift cable mounting bolt with shift cable end hole. Install shift cable lock nut and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Remove pin from shift lever assembly. Move shift lever to each gear. Ensure each position indicator light comes on appropriately. Test drive vehicle and readjust if necessary.
Fig 1: Adjusting Shift Control Cable (Odyssey)
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Fig 2: Indexing "N" Selector Position (Odyssey)
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