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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMITSUBISHI2005LANCER L4-2.0L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTTRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONCOMPONENT TESTS AND GENERAL DIAGNOSTICSSHIFT LOCK MECHANISM CHECK
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer L4-2.0L SOHC
Shift Lock Mechanism Check
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer L4-2.0L SOHCSECTION Shift Lock Mechanism Check
SHIFT LOCK MECHANISM CHECK
1. Perform the following inspections.
2. When any of the above shift lock inspection procedures fail, adjust the shift lock cable as follows:
1) Remove the front floor console assembly.
2) Shift the selector lever to the "P" position.
3) Loosen the lock nut on the shift lock cable.
4) Adjust the cable so that the end of the shift lock cable is above the red line on the lock cam and tighten the locknut.
Tightening torque: 12 ± 2 Nm (102 ± 22 inch lbs.)
5) After adjusting, retest the shift lock cable operation. Replace the shift lock cable if it does not operate properly.
6) Install the front floor console assembly.
1. Perform the following inspections.
2. When any of the above shift lock inspection procedures fail, adjust the shift lock cable as follows:
1) Remove the front floor console assembly.
2) Shift the selector lever to the "P" position.
3) Loosen the lock nut on the shift lock cable.
4) Adjust the cable so that the end of the shift lock cable is above the red line on the lock cam and tighten the locknut.
Tightening torque: 12 ± 2 Nm (102 ± 22 inch lbs.)
5) After adjusting, retest the shift lock cable operation. Replace the shift lock cable if it does not operate properly.
6) Install the front floor console assembly.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.