MT Gear Shift Lever: Installation

Install the MT gear shift lever.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
Install the clip securing the harness.
Install the cover center side. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>CENTER CONSOLE>INSTALLATION .
Install the shift knob by turning it clockwise.
CAUTION: Install it while avoiding the gap (a) between the shift knob and the slider becomes 11 mm (0.4 in) or less.
NOTE:
- Tighten to the extent where it does not rotate during shift operation.
- Check that it can be shifted to the reverse.
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Install the cable cover assembly.
Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
Apply grease to the connection between the MT gear shift lever and the MT gear select cable.
Preparation items:

Grease: NIPPON GREASE NIGTIGHT LTS No. 2 or equivalent

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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 more than necessary.
- Do not apply excessive load while holding the part (a).
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Attach the cable cover plate.
Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
Install the propeller shaft. Ref. to PROPELLER SHAFT/DRIVE SHAFT/AXLE>PROPELLER SHAFT>INSTALLATION .
Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
Check that the MT gear shift lever can be shifted into each position.
Adjust the MT gear select cable. Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>MT GEAR SELECT CABLE>ADJUSTMENT .
NOTE: Perform this operation when the MT gear shift lever cannot be shifted into each position.