Manual Transmission

Gear Shift Lever

8steps
~48min
2/5difficulty
0102030405013.710N·mlb·ft
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Components and Component Location

Components

1. Shift Lever Knob and Boots
2. Shift Lever Assembly
3. Select Cable
4. Shift Cable
5. Retainer

Repair Procedures

Removal

  1. Remove the knob (A) by pulling it upward after removing the boots from the upper console cover.

  2. Remove the floor console assembly.

    (Refer to Body - Floor Console Assembly)

  3. Disconnect the select cable.

    1. Remove the stop pin (A).

    2. Disconnect the select cable (A) from the shift lever.

  4. Remove the shift cable.

    1. Remove the lock pin (A) in the direction indicated by the arrow.

    2. Disconnect the shift cable (A) from the shift lever.

  5. Remove the shift lever assembly (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.

    Tightening torque: 8.8–13.7 N·m

Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Inspection

  1. Check that the control shaft lever operates correctly when pressed (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, reverse).

  2. When the shift lever is in the "R" position, check that the skirt is in the correct position.

  3. If the gear feels tight, readjust the length of the control cable.

    (Refer to Control Cable - Installation)

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