Except For STI Model

Install the joint to the transmission and secure with a spring pin.

Fig 1: Identifying Joint And Spring Pin
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Insert the gear shift lever from the room side.
NOTE: Insert the rod and the stay, and then temporarily set them onto the transmission mount.

Fig 2: Removing/Inserting Gear Shift Lever
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Lift up the vehicle.
Mount the cushion rubber on the vehicle body.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Identifying Cushion Rubber And Stay
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Using new self-locking nuts, connect the rod to the joint.
Tightening torque:

12 N.m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.9 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Connecting Rod To Joint Using Self-Locking Nuts
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Using new self-locking nuts, connect the stay to the transmission bracket.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

Fig 5: Identifying Transmission Bracket And Stay
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Install the heat shield cover. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Heat Shield Cover. >
Install the center exhaust pipe (rear). < Refer to GENERAL DESCRIPTION . >
Install the plate COMPL to the body.
Tightening SOLENOID VALVE, ACTUATOR, EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM PARTS AND IGNITION SYSTEM PARTS , 13.3 ft-lb)
1. Set the plate COMPL to the vehicle.
2. Temporarily tighten the bolt (A).
3. Tighten the bolt (B).
4. Tighten the bolt (A).
5. Tighten the bolts (C) and (D).
  
  Fig 6: Setting Plate COMPL To Vehicle Body
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Install the harness clamp to the plate.
Install the boot and insulator assembly, and secure with a clamp.

Fig 7: Identifying Boot And Insulator Assembly
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Install the console side cover and console front panel. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Center Console. >
Install the console box. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Console Box. >
Install the gear shift knob.
Make sure the gears can be shifted accurately into each gear.
Connect the battery ground terminal.