Selector Mechanism Overview, Through 02.2009

WARNING:

Shift the selector lever into the "P" position and engage the parking brake before working with the engine running.

Fig 1: Identifying Assembly Overview: Selector Mechanism, Through 02.09

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Shift Handle with Cover
- Do not remove the knob if not necessary. For emergency release, only the cover must be removed. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER MANUAL RELEASE .
- Pull the button past its pressure point before removing the handle. Secure it with a tie strap or wire. This prevents the button from being pushed back into the knob accidentally.
Selector Lever and Mechanism
- With the shift lock solenoid -N110-.
- Emergency release, refer to SELECTOR LEVER MANUAL RELEASE .
- Short description for removal and installation:
  -- Remove the enter console.
  
  -- Remove the cable from the transmission and from the selector mechanism. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, THROUGH 02.2009 .
  
  -- If necessary: disconnect or remove components from the exhaust system. Refer to [For engine(s) BUB] Description and Operation or [For engine(s) BPY] Description and Operation or [For engine(s) CCTA, CBFA] Description and Operation .
  
  -- Remove the heat shield beneath the vehicle.
  
  -- Adjust the selector lever cable after installing. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTING, THROUGH 02.2009 .
Bolt with Spring
- 3 Nm
Pin
- Removing, refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, THROUGH 02.2009 .
- Do not grease
Securing Plate
- Always replace after removal.
Nut
- 9 Nm
- Quantity: 4
Shift Housing
- With seal
Retaining Washer
- Always replace after removal.
Retaining Washer
- Always replace after removal.
Selector Lever Cable
- Do not grease the cable.
- Removing and installing, refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, THROUGH 02.2009 .
- Checking, refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE CHECKING, THROUGH 02.2009 .
- Adjusting, refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTING, THROUGH 02.2009 .
Bolt with Washer
- 8 Nm
- Quantity: 4