Installation

INSTALLATION





CAUTION: Gearshift cable bushings must not be lubricated or the bushings will swell and split.

1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
2. Install cable assembly through floor pan opening and secure to floor pan with grommet plate (2) and one screw. Make sure the three grommet plate studs protrude through cable assembly (1) and floor pan and tighten screw to 7 Nm (60 in. lbs.).




3. Route transaxle end of cable assembly into engine compartment and over transaxle assembly.
4. Install converter heat shield (1).




5. Lower vehicle.
6. Install gearshift cables (1) to mounting bracket and fasten with NEW clips (2). Make sure clips are installed flush to bracket.
7. Connect gearshift selector and crossover cable (1) to shift levers at transaxle.




8. Install and tighten the three grommet plate-to-floor pan nuts to 6 Nm (50 in. lbs.) torque.
9. Install selector cable (3) to shifter lever and secure cable to shifter bracket. Install clip (2).




10. Install crossover cable (3) to shifter lever and secure cable to shifter bracket. Install clip (4).




NOTE: Only the crossover cable is adjustable. The selector cable does not have any adjustment capabilities.

11. Adjust crossover cable as follows:
a. Loosen adjusting screw (1) on crossover cable at shifter.
b. The gearshift mechanism and transaxle crossover lever are spring-loaded and self-centering. Alignment pins used in the past are not required anymore. Allow gearshift mechanism and transaxle crossover lever to relax in their neutral positions. To ensure the gearshift lever is in the proper position, place the shifter in 3rd or 4th gear if necessary. Torque adjustment screw to 8 Nm (70 in. lbs.). Care must be taken to avoid moving the shift mechanism off-center during screw tightening.
c. Perform functional check by shifting transaxle into all gears.




12. Install center console assembly (1). Verify that boot is not pinched at console opening before tightening.




13. Position gearshift boot (1) over the gearshift mechanism and engage tab on mount ring at front to opening in console. Apply hand pressure to engage bosses on mount ring of boot to console opening slots.




14. Position gearshift knob (1) hole over the gearshift mechanism and align the shift pattern.
15. Verify that shift pattern is aligned properly.
16. Strike knob (1) with rubber mallet to engage knob to mechanism.




17. Install battery tray (1). 




18. Install battery (1) and hold-down clamp.




19. Install the air cleaner assembly (1).
20. Connect battery cables.