5MT Model

Install the joint to the transmission and secure with a spring pin.
Insert the gear shift lever from the room side.
NOTE: Insert the rod and the stay, and then temporarily set them onto the transmission mount.

Fig 1: Inserting Gear Shift Lever From Room Side
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Lift the vehicle.
Mount the cushion rubber on the vehicle body.
Tightening torque: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Identifying Cushion Rubber On Vehicle Body
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Using new self-locking nuts, connect the rod to the joint.
Tightening torque: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Connecting Rod To Joint Using New Self-Locking Nuts
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Using new self-locking nuts, connect the stay to the transmission bracket.
Tightening torque: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Identifying Stay And Transmission Bracket
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Install the heat shield cover.

Fig 5: Identifying Heat Shield Cover
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Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
- SOHC and DOHC 2.0 L model <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe .> <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Muffler .>
- DOHC turbo model <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe .> <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Joint Pipe .>
Install the plate assembly to the vehicle body.
Tightening torque: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
1. Set the plate assembly to the vehicle.
2. Temporarily tighten the bolt (A).
3. Tighten the bolt (B).
4. Tighten the bolt (A).
5. Tighten the bolts (C) and (D).
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Plate Assembly Bolts
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Install the harness clamp to the plate.
Install the boot and insulator assembly, and secure with a clamp.

Fig 7: Identifying Clamp
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Install the front cover assembly.
Install the console box. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Console Box .>