Gear Shift Lever

Components and Component Location

Components

Repair Procedures

Inspection

1. 1
   Check that the shift lever operates correctly when shifting (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, R).
2. 2
   When the shift lever is in the "R" position, make sure the boot is in the correct position.
3. 3
   If the gear shift feels stiff, adjust the length of the control cable again. (Refer to Manual Transaxle Control System - "Control Cable")

Removal

1. 1
   Remove the handle (A) by pulling it in the direction of the arrow.

   

2. 2
   Remove the floor console assembly. (Refer to Body - "Floor Console Assembly")
3. 3
   Remove the stopper pin (A), then disconnect the select cable from the shift lever pin.
4. 4
   Remove the wiring clip (B) from the shift lever.

   

5. 5
   Remove the cable connectors (A) from the shift lever.

   

6. 6
   Disconnect the shift cable (A) from the shift lever.

   

7. 7
   Remove the shift lever assembly (A) after loosening the bolts.

   Tightening torque: 8.8–13.7 N·m

   

Installation

1. Install in the reverse order of removal.