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: Removing/Installing Gear Shift Lever
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Lift up 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 Stay And Cushion Rubber
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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: Identifying Stay And Rod
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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 MODEL
  < Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > < Refer to REMOVAL , Muffler. >
- DOHC turbo model
  < Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > < Refer to REMOVAL , Muffler. >
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 Bolt Location
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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 Boot And Insulator Assembly
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Install the front cover assembly.
Install the console box. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Console Box . >