Installation
INSTALLATION
1. From underneath vehicle, install gearshift selector cable into passenger compartment through floor pan hole. Install remainder of cable into position in engine compartment.
2. Lower vehicle.
3. Install selector cable to mount bracket and secure with retainer clip (Figure 1).
Figure 1 Gearshift Cables at Transaxle
4. Install cable to transaxle selector 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 selector cable to gearshift mechanism (Figure 6). Install retainer clip (Figure 7).
Figure 6 Selector Cable at Gearshift Mechanism
Figure 7 Selector Cable Retainer Clip
1 - RETAINER CLIP
11. 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
12. 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)
13. Install cupholder plugs (Figure 10).
Figure 10 Cup Holder Plugs
1 - CUPHOLDER PLUG (2)
14. Install gearshift boot to console (Figure 11). Secure with three (3) retainer clips.
Figure 11 Gearshift Boot Removal/Installation
15. 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
16. Connect battery negative cable.