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: Identifying MT Gear Shift Lever Assembly Mounting Bolts
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Install the harness clamp.
Lift up the vehicle.
Install the cable cover assembly.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 2: Locating Cable Cover 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.

Fig 3: Identifying MT Gear Shift And Gear Select Cables
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Attach the cable cover plate.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 4: Locating Cable Cover Plate Bolts
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Install the center exhaust cover.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 5: Identifying MT Gear Shift Lever Center Exhaust Cover
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Install the center exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST(H4DO)>Center Exhaust Pipe>INSTALLATION .
Lower the vehicle.
Install the panel center LWR LH and RH. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Console Box>INSTALLATION .
Install the console box assembly. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Console Box>INSTALLATION .
Install the cover - shift lever, and install the gear shift knob. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Console Box>INSTALLATION .
Install the ornament panel - consoles LH and RH. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Console Box>INSTALLATION .
Make sure the gears can be shifted accurately into each gear. Adjust the MT gear select lever, if the gears cannot be shifted correctly. Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>MT Gear Select Cable>ADJUSTMENT .
Connect the battery ground terminal.