MT Gear Shift Lever: Installation

Install the gear shift lever assembly.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Locating Gear Shift Lever Assembly Bolts
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Lift up the vehicle.
Install the cover cable assembly.
Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Locating Cover Cable Assembly Bolts
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Connect the MT gear shift cable and MT gear select cable.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to deform the cable inner.
- Do not twist the cable inner excessively.
Fig 3: Identifying MT Gear Shift Cable And MT Gear Select Cable
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Install the plate cable assembly.
Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Locating Plate Cable Bolts
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Install the heat shield cover.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

Fig 5: Identifying Heat Shield Cover
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Install the center exhaust pipe and rear exhaust pipe. (non-turbo model) Refer to CENTER EXHAUST PIPE EX(H4SO)-7, INSTALLATION . Refer to REAR EXHAUST PIPE EX(H4SO)-8, INSTALLATION .
Install the center exhaust pipe (rear) and rear exhaust pipe. (turbo model) Refer to CENTER EXHAUST PIPE EX(H4DOTC)-13, INSTALLATION . Refer to REAR EXHAUST PIPE EX(H4DOTC)-15, INSTALLATION .
Lower the vehicle.
Install the console front cover assembly and the console box. Refer to CONSOLE BOX .
Install the gear shift knob.
Make sure the gears can be shifted accurately into each gear. Adjust the MT gear select lever, if the gears cannot be shifted correctly. Refer to , ADJUSTMENT , MT Gear Select Cable.