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Speedometer Cable: Service and Repair




1. Remove the meter hood and combination meter.
2. Remove the adapter lock.
3. Pull the speedometer cable slightly into the passenger compartment, and remove the rear side of the adapter from the cable.
4. Turn the adapter to align the notched section with the tab on the cable side, and then remove the adapter by sliding it backwards.




5. Tie a rope to the end of the speedometer cable that is in the passenger compartment. Then remove the grommet inside the engine compartment, and pull the cable into the engine compartment.
6. Install a new speedometer cable, and install it securely to the adapter.




7. At the transaxle end of the speedometer cable, insert the key joint into the transaxle, and tighten the nut securely.

CAUTION: Be sure to connect the cable correctly and securely. Otherwise, an accurate vehicle speed cannot be displayed and an abnormal noise will occur.