Selector Mechanism: Installing

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Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE:

Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

Do not lubricate the selector lever cable.

-- Push the selector lever cable carefully onto the selector lever and insert it into the cable bracket.

-- Install the heat shield under the selector mechanism.

-- Install the exhaust system and align it free of tension. Refer to [For engine(s) CBTA,CBUA] Removal and Installation [For engine(s) CVCA] Removal and Installation [For engine(s) CPRA,CPKA] Removal and Installation .

-- Install the ashtray and center console cover. Refer to "Center Console" in Removal and Installation .

-- Install the selector lever handle. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER HANDLE AND COVER .

-- Adjust the selector lever cable. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, ADJUSTING .

-- Check the selector mechanism. Refer to SELECTOR MECHANISM, CHECKING .

-- Install the engine cover with air filter. Refer to [For engine(s) CPRA,CPKA] Removal and Installation [For engine(s) CBTA,CBUA] Removal and Installation .