MT Gear Shift Lever: Installation

Install the joint to the transmission and secure with a spring pin.

Fig 1: Identifying Joint And Spring Pin
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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 2: Inserting 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 3: Identifying Cushion Rubber And Stay
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Using new self-locking nuts, connect the rod to the joint.
Tightening torque:

12 N.m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.9 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Connecting Rod To Joint
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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 5: Identifying Stay And Transmission Bracket
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Install the heat shield cover. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Heat Shield Cover. >
Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler, (non-turbo model) < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe. >
Remove the center exhaust pipe (rear), (turbo model) < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
Lower the vehicle.
Install the plate COMPL to the body.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
1. Set the plate COMPL 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 COMPL Bolts Tightening Sequence
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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 console box. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Console Box. >
Install the console side panel and console front panel. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Center Console. >
Install the gear shift knob.
Make sure the gears can be shifted accurately into each gear.
Connect the battery ground terminal.