MT Gear Shift Lever: Installation

Install joint to transmission and secure with spring pin.
Insert gear shift lever from room side.
NOTE: After inserting rod and stay, temporarily put them onto transmission mount.

Fig 1: Inserting Gear Shift Lever From Room Side
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Lift the vehicle.
Mount cushion rubber on the body.

Fig 2: Mounting Cushion Rubber On The Body
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1. Tightening torque: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb)
Connect rod to the joint.
1. Tightening torque: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb)
Fig 3: Connecting Rod To Identifying Joint
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Connect stay to transmission bracket.
1. Tightening torque: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb)
Fig 4: Connecting Stay To Transmission Bracket
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Install heat shield cover.

Fig 5: Installing Heat Shield Cover
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Install rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
Refer to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe and INSTALLATION , Muffler.
Mount boot plate on body.
1. Tightening torque: 7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
Fig 6: Mounting Boot Plate On Body
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Install console box. Refer to INSTALLATION , Console Box.