Matrix FWD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE) (2009)
Shift Cable: Adjustments
U250E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE: TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE: ADJUSTMENT
ADJUSTMENT
1. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION
(a) When moving the shift lever from P to R with the ignition switch ON and the brake pedal depressed, make sure that the shift lever moves
smoothly and correctly into position.
(b) Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle moves forward when moving the shift lever from N to D and moves rearward when moving the
shift lever to R. If the operation cannot be performed as specified, inspect the park/neutral position switch assembly and check the shift lever
assembly installation condition.
2. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION
(a) Apply the parking brake and move the shift lever to N.
(b) Remove the lower center instrument panel finish panel See: Shifter A/T/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Removal.
(c) Disconnect the end of the transmission control cable assembly from the shift lever assembly.
(d) Pull out the stopper of the transmission control cable.
NOTE: Do not remove the stopper. If the stopper is removed, reinstall it to its original position.
(e) Rotate the nut counterclockwise approximately 180° and, while holding the nut in that position, disconnect the transmission control cable from
the shift lever retainer.
NOTE: Do not over-rotate the nut as it will come off the internal spring and the transmission control cable will not be reusable.
(f) Push the 2 claws together at the top of the transmission control cable lock piece. While holding the 2 claws together, push the 2 lugs on the