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2002 Honda Civic Si

Shift Lever Installation

2002 Honda Civic SiSECTION Shift Lever Installation
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  1. Install the shift lever assembly.
    Fig 1: Connecting Shift Lock Solenoid Connector And Switch Assembly Connector (6P)
    G03640466Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Connect the shift lock solenoid connector (A) and the switch assembly connector (6P) (B).
  3. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and verify that the R position indicator comes on.
    Fig 2: Identifying R Position Indicator
    G03640467Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. If necessary, push the shift cable unit it stops, then release it. Pull the shift cable back one step so that the shift position is in R. Do not hold the shift cable guide (A) and damper (B) to adjust the shift cable (C).
    Fig 3: Adjusting Shift Cable
    G03640468Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  6. Place the shift lever in the R position, then insert a 6.0 mm (0.24 in.) pin (A) into the positioning hole (B) on the shift lever bracket base through the positioning hole on the shift lever assembly, and into the positioning hole. The shift lever is secured in the R position.
    Fig 4: Inserting Pin Into Positioning Hole On Shift Lever Bracket Base
    G03640469Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Rotate the socket holder (A) on the shift cable (B) counterclockwise a quarter turn, then slide the holder onto the shift lever bracket base (C). Install the shift cable end (D) over the mounting stud (E) by aligning its square hole (F) with the square shape (G) at the bottom of the stud. Rotate the holder clockwise a quarter turn to secure the shift cable.
    NOTE: Do not install the shift cable by twisting the shift cable guide (H) and damper (I).
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