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Gear Shift Lever: Installation

  1. Install the joint to the transmission and secure with the straight pin.
  2. Insert gear shift lever from room side.
    NOTE: After inserting rod and stay, temporarily put them onto transmission mount.
    Fig 1: Inserting Gear Shift Lever From Room Side
    G02003720
  3. Mount cushion rubber on the body.

    Tightening torque:  18+/-5 N.m (1.8+/-0.5 kg-m, 13.0+/-3.6 ft-lb)

    Fig 2: Installing Cushion Rubber On Body
    G02003721
  4. Connect rod to the joint.

    Tightening torque:  18+/- N.m (1.8+/-0.5 kg-m, 13.0+/-3.6 ft-lb)

    Fig 3: Connecting Rod To Joint
    G02003722
  5. Connect stay to transmission bracket.

    Tightening torque:  18+/-5 N.m (1.8+/-0.5 kg-m, 13.0+/-3.6 ft-lb)

    Fig 4: Connecting Stay To Transmission Bracket
    G02003723
  6. Install heat shield cover.
    Fig 5: Installing Heat Shield Cover
    G02003724
  7. Install rear exhaust pipe to muffler.

    Tightening torque:  18+/-5 N.m (1.8+/-0.5 kg-m, 13.0+/-3.6 ft-lb)

    Fig 6: Installing Rear Exhaust Pipe To Muffler
    G02003725
  8. Mount boot plate on body.

    Tightening torque:  4.5+/-1.5 N.m (0.46+/-0.15 kg-m, 3.3+/-1.1 ft-lb)

    Fig 7: Mounting Boot Plate On Body
    G02003726
  9. Install front cover, console boot and gear shift knob, see FRONT COVER - CENTER CONSOLE  .