Shift Lever -- Adjustment |
1. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION |
When moving the shift lever from P to R with the ignition switch ON and the brake pedal depressed, make sure that the shift lever moves smoothly and correctly into position.
Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle moves forward after moving the shift lever from N to D and moves in reverse after moving the shift lever to R.
If the operation cannot be performed as specified, inspect the park/neutral position switch assembly and check the shift lever assembly installation condition.
2. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION |
Remove the rear console box sub-assembly (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001RHJ00GX.html).
Apply the parking brake and move the shift lever to N.
Slide the slider in the direction shown in the illustration and pull out the lock piece.
Text in Illustration *1 Slider *2 Lock Piece
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Gently pull the cable rod toward the rear of the vehicle by hand to pull the cable taut.
Text in Illustration *1 Cable Rod
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Press the lock piece into the adjuster case and lock it.
- NOTICE:
- Make sure that the lock piece is completely locked by the slider.
Inspect the operation of the shift lever (RAV4_ACA30 RM0000023CF01HX.html).
Install the rear console box sub-assembly (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001RHG00HX.html).