Shift Lever (For Hatchback) Installation

Install the shift lever assembly with the 4 bolts.

Torque:

12 N*m{122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

Make sure that the wire harness is not caught under the shift lever.

Engage the 3 clamps and install the wire harness to the shift lever assembly.

Connect the 2 connectors to the shift lever assembly.

Rotate the nut of the transmission control cable assembly counterclockwise 180° and push in the lock while holding the nut.

Install the outer part of the transmission control cable assembly to the shift lever retainer.

NOTICE:

After installation, check that the cable outer lock extends past the line A-A, as shown in the diagram.

Confirm that the shift lever is in N and connect the end of the transmission control cable assembly to the shift lever assembly.

NOTICE:

1. Push the cable end to the base of the pin to be sure that it is installed securely.
   
2. Install the cable end adjustment mechanism so that the lock faces the driver seat.
   

Move the shift lever to N.

Slide the adjuster case cover in the direction shown by the arrow.

Using a precision screwdriver, pull up the lock piece.

Press the lock piece into the adjuster case.

HINT:

Lightly pull the cable rod towards the back of the vehicle to eliminate slack, and then lock the adjuster.

Slide the adjuster case cover in the direction shown by the arrow.

NOTICE:

If the cover is not pushed over the protrusion on the lock, the cable will not lock and shift operation will not be accurate.

Turn the ignition switch to ON and step on the brake pedal.

Confirm that the shift lever moves smoothly through all of the shift positions and the position indicator shows the correct shift lever position.

Start the engine and confirm that the vehicle moves forward when the shift lever is moved from N to D.

Turn the shift lever knob clockwise and install the shift lever knob sub-assembly to the shift lever assembly.

NOTICE:

When tightening the shift lever knob sub-assembly, do not hold the knob cover. Instead, hold the knob itself when tightening.