Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Shift Lever Assembly: Installation
- INSTALL FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
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- Install the transmission floor shift assembly with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 12 N*m (122 kgf*cm, 9.0 ft.*lbf)
- Connect the connector on the transmission floor shift assembly.
- Install the transmission floor shift assembly with the 4 bolts.
- CONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
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- Connect the transmission control cable assembly with the clip, from the floor shift lever assembly.
Torque: 12 N*m (122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf)
NOTE:- Protrusion facing upward.
- When the nut is remove, be sure to tighten the nut.
- Connect the transmission control cable assembly with the clip, from the floor shift lever assembly.
- INSTALL UPPER CONSOLE PANEL ASSEMBLY
- INSTALL NO. 2 CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH
- INSTALL NO. 1 CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH
- INSTALL FLOOR SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Install the floor shift lever knob sub-assembly.
- INSTALL SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Install the shift lever knob sub-assembly.
- CONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
- INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION (See ADJUSTMENT )
- ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION (See ADJUSTMENT )
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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