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Shift Lever Installation

  1. Install the shift lever assembly (A).
    Fig 1: Shift Lever Assembly And Shift Lever Connector With Torque Specifications
    G06967058Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Connect the shift lever connector (B).
  3. Push the shift cable (A) until it stops, then release it. Pull the shift cable back one step from the P position so that the shift position is in R. Do not hold the shift cable guide (B) to adjust the shift cable.
    Fig 2: Pulling Shift Cable Back From P Position To Shift Position R
    G06967059Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and check that the R position indicator comes on.
    Fig 3: Identifying Ignition Switch Position Indicator
    G06967060Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Move the shift lever in P, and turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY (I).
  6. Insert a 6.0 mm (0.236 in) pin (A) into the positioning holes (B). Use a 6.0 mm (0.236 in) pin with no burrs.
    Fig 4: Inserting Pin Into Positioning Holes
    G06967061Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Align the shift cable slot (A) between the socket holder (B) and the socket holder retainer (C) with the opening (D) in the shift cable bracket (E), then slide the holder into the bracket while installing the shift cable end (F) over the mounting stud (G) by aligning its square hole (H) with the square fitting (I) at the bottom of the stud. Do not install the shift cable by holding the shift cable guide (J).
    NOTE: When the socket holder is installed in the shift cable bracket, the retainer lock is unhinged and releases the holder retainer lock, then the holder retainer returns under spring force to secure the shift cable.
    Fig 5: Aligning Shift Cable Slot Between Socket Holder And Socket Holder Retainer With Opening In Shift Cable Bracket
    G06967062Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Push the retainer lock (A) fully to lock the socket holder retainer (B), and make sure that the retainer lock fits into the hinged-joint (C). If the retainer lock does not fit with the edge of the hinged-joint, rotate the holder retainer counterclockwise while pushing the retainer lock until it locks.
    Fig 6: Pushing Retainer Lock To Locking Socket Holder Retainer
    G06967063Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Make sure the shift cable end (A) is properly installed on the mounting stud (B).
    • If the shift cable end is out of position with the mounting stud, remove the shift cable from the shift cable bracket, then reinstall the cable end over the mounting stud before reinstalling the shift cable to the shift cable bracket. Do not install the shift cable end on the mounting stud with the shift cable install on the shift cable bracket.
    • If the cable end does not ride at the bottom of the mounting stud, rotate the stud to align the square fitting with the hole.
      Fig 7: Identifying Shift Cable End Installation Position On Mounting Stud
      G06967064Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Install and tighten the nut (A) on the shift cable end.
    Fig 8: Shift Cable End Nut And Pin With Torque Specifications
    G06967065Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Remove the 6.0 mm (0.236 in) pin (B) that was installed to hold the shift lever.
  12. 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.
  13. Shift the shift lever to P, and check that the shift lock works properly. Push the shift lock release, and check that the shift lever releases. Also check that the shift lever locks when it is shifted back to P.
  14. Install these parts:
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