Installation
INSTALLATION
1. From underneath vehicle, install gearshift crossover cable into passenger compartment through floor pan hole. Install remainder of cable into position in engine compartment.
2. Lower vehicle.
3. Install crossover cable to mount bracket and secure with retainer clip (Figure 1).
Figure 1 Gearshift Cables at Transaxle
4. Install cable to transaxle crossover lever (Figure 1).
5. 2.4L Gas models go to STEP 10. 2.5L TD Models: Install coolant recovery bottle bracket (Figure 2).
Figure 2 Coolant Recovery Bottle Bracket
6. Install coolant recovery bottle to bracket.
7. Connect battery temperature sensor to battery tray. Install battery tray into position (Figure 3).
Figure 3 Battery Tray
1 - BATTERY TRAY
8. Install battery, hold-down clamp, and nut (Figure 4).
Figure 4 Battery and Hold-Down Clamp
9. Install battery thermal shield (Figure 5).
Figure 5 Battery Thermal Shield
1 - BATTERY THERMAL SHIELD
10. Install crossover cable to gearshift mechanism (Figure 6). Install retainer clip (Figure 7).
Figure 6 Crossover Cable at Gearshift Mechanism
Figure 7 Crossover Cable Retainer Clip
11. Adjust crossover cable.
12. Install center console support bracket (Figure 8). Torque support bracket-to-gearshift mechanism screws to 12 Nm (108 in. lbs.).
Figure 8 Center Console Support Bracket
13. Install center console assembly (Figure 9). Install and torque center console-to-gearshift mechanism screws to 5 Nm (45 in. lbs.).
Figure 9 Center Console Removal/Installation (LHD Shown - RHD Typical)
14. Install cupholder plugs (Figure 10).
Figure 10 Cup Holder Plugs
1 - CUPHOLDER PLUG (2)
15. Install gearshift boot to console (Figure 11). Secure with three (3) retainer clips.
Figure 11 Gearshift Boot Removal/Installation
16. Install gearshift knob to gearshift lever (Figure 12). Orient shift pattern 1/4-turn clockwise, push down and rotate 1/4-turn counter-clockwise and release. Secure boot to knob.
Figure 12 Gearshift Knob Removal/Installation
17. Connect battery negative cable.