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Shift Control Cable Adjustment

  1. Position the shift lever in PARK.
    Fig 1: Identifying Shift Control Cable Adjustment Lock Cover Retaining Tab
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  2. Release the shift control cable adjustment lock cover retaining tab (1) on the bottom side.
    Fig 2: Identifying Shift Control Cable Adjustment Lock Cover And Adjustment Lock Tabs
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  3. Slide the shift control cable adjustment lock cover (2) forward exposing the adjustment lock.
  4. Carefully squeeze the adjustment lock tabs (1) inward to disengage the adjustment lock.
    Fig 3: Identifying Shift Control Cable Adjustment Lock, Shift Control Cable And Cable End
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  5. Lift the shift control cable adjustment lock (3).
  6. The shift control cable (1) and cable end (2) are free to slide to proper adjustment. Ensure the shift lever and transmission are both in the PARK position.
    Fig 4: Identifying Shift Control Cable Adjustment Lock
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  7. Depress the shift control cable adjustment lock (1) to lock the adjustment.
    Fig 5: Identifying Shift Control Cable Adjustment Lock Cover
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  8. Slide the shift control cable adjustment lock cover (1) over the adjustment lock.
  9. Inspect the operation of the starting system with the shift lever in each position. The engine should only crank when the lever is in the PARK or NEUTRAL position.