Manual Transaxle Shift Mechanism Removal/Installation: A26M-R: Notes

1. Remove the battery cover. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 WITH TC] .)
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the battery and battery tray. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 WITH TC] .)
4. Remove the air cleaner and air inlet hose. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 WITH TC] .)
5. Remove the aerodynamic under cover NO. 2. (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Remove the tunnel member (rear). (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 WITH TC] .)
7. Remove the upper panel. (See UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
8. Remove the shift lever knob.
9. Remove the shift panel (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
10. Remove the side wall. (See SIDE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    Fig 1: Removing Shift Lever Knob

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11. Detach the clip as shown in the illustration.
    Fig 2: Locating Clip

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12. Disconnect the drain hose connected to A/C unit. (See A/C UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    Fig 3: Identifying A/C Unit And Drain Hose

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13. Remove the cap and fastener securing the insulator (front) and set the insulator (front) aside.
14. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
15. Install in the reverse order of removal.
16. After installation, verify that the shift lever can be shifted smoothly into each position.
    Fig 4: Identifying Insulator Cap And Fastener

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Fig 5: Shift Lever Replacement Components With Torque Specifications

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