For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Remove the front floor console assembly. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement.
- Disconnect the cables (1, 2) from the shift lever assembly.
- Using a screwdriver, pull out the stopper of the transmission cable.
- Rotate the nut counterclockwise approximately 180 degrees and, while holding the nut in that position, disconnect the transmission cable from the shift lever retainer.
- Remove the bolts (1-4) and the shift lever assembly.
Note: Do not remove the stopper (2). If it is removed, reinstall it to its original position.
Note: Do not rotate the nut excessively as it will come off the internal spring and the transmission cable will not be reusable.
Installation Procedure
- Install the shift lever assembly with the bolts (1-4) and tighten to 12 N·m (106 lb in).
- Rotate the transmission cable nut (1) counterclockwise approximately 180 degrees and, while holding the nut in that position, push in the stopper (2) until it makes 2 click sounds.
- Install the outer part of the transmission cable to the shift lever retainer (1). Check that the position of the spring (2) is in the proper location, and push in the stopper (4).
- Using a screwdriver, pull the lock piece out from the adjuster case.
- Install the cables to the shift lever assembly.
- Press in and lock the lock piece (3) to the adjuster case.
- Adjust the transmission shift lever cable. Refer to Manual Transmission Shift Lever Cable Adjustment.
- Install the front floor console assembly. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
If the stopper (4) cannot be pushed in, slightly rotate the nut clockwise and then push in the stopper (4).
Note: With the shift lever in N, make sure that the lock piece is protruding from the adjuster case.
Note: Securely press in the lock piece until the lock engages.
