VERACRUZ(EN) >2007 > G 3.8 DOHC > Automatic Transaxle System > Automatic Transaxle Control System > Shift Lever>Repair procedures (F21)  
REMOVAL
1.
Remove the shift lever knob (A).

2.
Remove the center console cover (A).

3.
Remove the center console. (refer to Console in BD group)
4.
Remove the shift cable assembly (C) by removing the clamp (A) and the snap pin (B).

5.
Disconnect the interlock switch connector (A).

6.
Remove the shift lever assembly (A).

7.
Remove the retainer (A) and nuts (B).

In case, remove the crash pad and cowl cross bar. (refer to Crash pad in BD group and Heater unit in HA group)
8.
Remove the shift cable assembly from the transaxle. (refer to Automatic transaxle's removal)
9.
Remove the shift cable assembly.
INSTALLATION
1.
Install the retainer (A) and nuts (B).

TORQUE : 12-15Nm (1.2-1.5kgf.m, 8.7-10.8Ib-ft)

In case, install the crash pad and cowl cross bar. (refer to Crash pad in BD group and Heater unit in HA group)
2.
Install the shift lever assembly (A).

TORQUE : 9-14Nm (0.9-1.4kgf.m, 6.5-10.1Ib-ft)

3.
Connect the interlock switch connector (A).

4.
Install the shift cable assembly (C) by installing the clamp (A) and the snap pin (B).

5.
Install the center console. (refer to Console in BD group)
6.
Install the center console cover (A).

7.
Install the shift lever knob (A).

Before completing installation, adjust the shift cable referring to ADJUSTMENT section.
8.
Install the shift cable assembly to transaxle. (refer to Automatic transaxle's installation)
ADJUSTMENT
Adjusting the shift cable
1.
Set the room side lever and the manual lever to "N" position.
2.
Push the shift cable lightly to "F" direction shown to eliminate the free play.

3.
Tighten the adjusting nut (A).

TORQUE : 8-12Nm (0.8-1.2kgf.m, 5.8-8.7lb-ft)

4.
Check that this part operates surely at each range of the manual lever corresponding to each position of the room lever.