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 Mounting 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 Mounting 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 And 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 Assembly Mounting 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. Refer to INSTALLATION .
Lower the vehicle.
Adjust the detent of the MT gear shift lever. Refer to ADJUSTMENT .
Install the console front cover assembly and the console box. Refer to INSTALLATION .
Install the shift knob.
Make sure the gears can be shifted accurately into each gear. Adjust the MT gear select cable, if the gears cannot be shifted correctly. Refer to ADJUSTMENT .