Select Cable: Adjustment

Set the vehicle on a lift.
Shift the select lever to "N" range.
Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
- Non-turbo model
  Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. Refer to REMOVAL , Muffler.
- Turbo model
Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. Refer to REMOVAL , Muffler.
Remove the heat shield cover.

Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shield Cover
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Loosen the adjusting nuts on both sides.

Fig 2: Identifying Adjusting Nuts
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Turn adjusting nut B until it lightly touches the connector.

Fig 3: Identifying Adjusting Nut B And Connector
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Set a spanner wrench to adjusting nut B so that it does not rotate, and then tighten the adjusting nut A.
Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Illustrating Adjusting Nut B
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After the completion of adjustment, confirm that the select lever operates normally at all ranges.
Install in the reverse order of removal.