Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL
1. RAISE VEHICLE

NOTICE: Make sure that the vehicle is securely supported.

2. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE
3. REMOVE HEAT INSULATOR
Remove the 4 bolts and heat insulator.
Torque: 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 inch lbs.)
4. DISCONNECT SHIFT CONTROL ROD
5. LOWER VEHICLE
6. REMOVE CLUSTER FINISH PANEL WITH POSITION INDICATOR COVER
7. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX
8. REMOVE CENTER AIR DUCT





9. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY
a. Disconnect the connectors and wire harness from the shift lever assembly.
b. Remove the 4 bolts and shift lever assembly.
Torque: 8.3 Nm (85 kgf-cm, 74 inch lbs.)

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

HINT: After installation, inspect the shift lever position.
^ When shifting from P to R position only with ignition switch ON and brake pedal, make sure that the shifting lever moves smoothly and can be moderately operated.
^ When starting engine, make sure that the vehicle moves forward when shifting from N to D position and moves rearward when shifting to R position.