Manual Transaxle Shift Mechanism Removal/Installation: Notes
- Remove the battery cover. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5] .)
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the battery component. (ex: battery, battery tray and PCM component) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5] .)
- Remove the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the aerodynamic under cover NO.2. (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO.2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the tunnel member (rear). (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the upper panel. (See UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the shift lever knob.
- Remove the shift panel. (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the side wall. (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the console. (See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Detach the clip as shown in the figure.
- Disconnect the drain hose connected to A/C unit. (See A/C UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the cap and fastener securing the insulator (front) and set the insulator (front) aside.
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- After installation, verify that the shift lever can be shifted smoothly into each position.