Shifter M/T: Service and Repair

Gearshift Lever









Removal

1. Remove the gearshift knob.

2. Open the storage compartment door.

3. Remove the floor console finish panel. Disconnect the electrical connectors.

4. Remove the LH floor console trim panel. For additional information, refer to Instrument Panel and Console Service and Repair.





5. Disconnect the shift cable and the select cable from the gearshift lever.





6. NOTICE: Carefully disconnect the gearshift cables from the gearshift lever base. Do not damage the gearshift cable retainers.

Disconnect the gearshift cables from the gearshift lever base.





7. Remove the 4 gearshift lever nuts.





8. 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 lb-ft).





3. NOTICE: Make sure the gearshift cables are fully seated into the gearshift lever base or damage may occur.

Connect the gearshift cables to the gearshift lever base.





4. Connect the select cable and the shift cable to the gearshift lever.





5. Adjust the gearshift cables. For additional information, refer to Manual Transaxle/Transmission and Clutch - General Information Adjustments.

6. Install the LH floor console trim panel. For additional information, refer to Instrument Panel and Console Service and Repair.





7. Install the floor console finish panel and connect the electrical connectors.

8. Close the storage compartment door.

9. Install the gearshift knob.