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Shifter M/T: Service and Repair

GEARSHIFT LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION





Removal
1. Remove the gearshift lever knob and boot assembly.
2. Remove the floor console finish panel.
3. Remove the 2 gearshift cable clips.





4. Carefully disconnect the gearshift cables from the gearshift lever.
5. Remove the 4 gearshift lever nuts.
6. Remove the gearshift lever.

Installation
1. Position the gearshift lever.





2. Connect the gearshift cables to the gearshift lever.





3. Install the 2 gearshift cable clips.

Caution
^ Make sure the clips are set completely within the cable adapter groove and fully seated.





4. Install the 4 gearshift lever nuts.
^ Tighten to 25 N-m (2.5 kgf-m, 18 ft-lbf).
5. Adjust the gearshift cables.
6. Install the floor console finish panel.
7. Install the gearshift lever knob and boot assembly.
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