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.
5MT Model
- Insert the gear shift lever from the underside of the vehicle.
- Install the joint to the transmission and secure with a spring pin.
- Mount the cushion rubber on the vehicle body.
Tightening torque:Β
18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
- Connect the rod to the joint.NOTE:
Use a new self-locking nut.Β
Tightening torque:Β
12 N.m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.9 ft-lb)
- Connect the stay to the shift bracket, and tighten the self-locking nut.NOTE:
Use a new self-locking nut.Β
Tightening torque:Β
18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
- Install the center exhaust cover.
Tightening torque:Β
18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the plate COMPL to the body.
Tightening torque:Β
3 N.m (0.3 kgf-m, 2.2 ft-lb)
- Set the plate COMPL to the vehicle.
- Temporarily tighten the bolt (A).
- Tighten the bolt (B).
- Tighten the bolt (A).
- Tighten the bolts (C) and (D).
- Install the harness clamp to the plate.
- Install the boot and insulator assembly, and secure with a clamp.
- Install the panel center LWR LH and RH. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>CENTER CONSOLE>INSTALLATION .
- Install the front console panel. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>CONSOLE BOX>INSTALLATION .
- Install the gear shift knob by turning it clockwise.
- Make sure the gears can be shifted accurately into each gear.
- Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.