Shifter M/T: Service and Repair

Gearshift Lever

Gear Shift Lever:

Removal
1. Remove the gearshift knob.
2. Remove the floor console finish panel.
3. Remove the 2 rear side console bolts.
4. Remove the 2 front console center bolts.
5. Remove the screws securing the console to shift base.
6. Remove the console.
7. Disconnect the shift cable ends at the shift and select levers.

8. CAUTION: Carefully disconnect the cable from the shift lever base. Do not damage the shift cable retainers.

Disconnect the gearshift cables from the gearshift lever base.





9. Remove the 4 gearshift lever nuts.
10. Remove the gearshift lever assembly.

Installation
1. Position the gearshift lever assembly in the vehicle.
2. Install the 4 gearshift lever nuts.
- Tighten to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
3. Connect the selector cable.
4. Connect the shift cable.
- Tighten the nut to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).
5. Adjust the gearshift cables.
6. Install the 2 console screws to the shifter base, the 2 front console center bolts and then install the 2 rear side console bolts.
7. Install the floor console finish panel.
8. Install the gearshift knob.