STI Model

Insert the gear shift lever from the room side.
NOTE: After inserting the rod and stay, temporarily put them onto transmission mount.
Lift up the vehicle.
Mount the cushion rubber on the body.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Body Cushion Rubber
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Move the transmission to the right side of the vehicle, and install the joint COMPL and stay.
Tightening torque:

T1: 12 N.m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.9 ft-lb)

T2: 32 N.m (3.3 kgf-m, 23.6 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Identifying Reverse Check Cable And Bolts
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Install the reverse check cable end, washer and snap pin to the reverse check lever.
NOTE:
- Pay attention to the installing direction of the snap ring.
Fig 3: Identifying Reverse Check Cable, Washer And Snap Pin
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Make sure the hole of extension case is aligned with that of reverse check lever. If the hole positions are not aligned, adjust the reverse check cable. Refer to ADJUSTMENT .
NOTE:
- Check that the M3 bolt goes through the hole of reverse check lever and can be inserted into the hole of extension case.
- When checking visually, confirm that the gap of hole positions is 0.5 mm (0.02 in) or less.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Hole Of Reverse Check Lever And Hole Of Extension Case
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Install the crossmember. Refer to INSTALLATION .
Install the heat shield cover.

Fig 5: Identifying Heat Shield Cover
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Install the center exhaust pipe. < Refer to GENERAL DESCRIPTION . >
Install the under cover.
Install the plate COMPL.
NOTE: Be careful not to twist the inner boot when installing.

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 COMPL.
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.