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Manual Transaxle Shift Mechanism Removal/Installation: Notes

  1. Remove the battery cover. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5] .)
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Remove the battery component. (ex: battery, battery tray and PCM component) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5] .)
  4. Remove the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  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 .)
  7. Remove the upper panel. (See UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  8. Remove the shift lever knob.
    Fig 1: Removing Shift Lever Knob
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  9. Remove the shift panel. (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  10. Remove the side wall. (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  11. Remove the console. (See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  12. Detach the clip as shown in the figure.
    Fig 2: Locating Wiring Harness Connector And Clips
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  13. Disconnect the drain hose connected to A/C unit. (See A/C UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    Fig 3: Drain Hose Connected To A/C Unit
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  14. Remove the cap and fastener securing the insulator (front) and set the insulator (front) aside.
    Fig 4: Identifying Cap And Fastener Securing Insulator (Front)
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  15. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  16. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  17. After installation, verify that the shift lever can be shifted smoothly into each position.
    Fig 5: Manual Transaxle Shift Mechanism With Torque Specifications
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