Shift Control Replacement

2009 Suzuki Equator Sport, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WDSECTION Shift Control Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Identifying Shift Control & Nuts
G04845901Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
CALLOUT AND COMPONENT NAME REFERENCE

Callout Component Name
Preliminary Procedures 
  1. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR DISABLING AND ENABLING .
  2. Remove the shift control lever knob. Refer to TRANSMISSION CONTROL LEVER KNOB REPLACEMENT .
  3. Remove the shift control boot. Refer to TRANSMISSION CONTROL BOOT REPLACEMENT .
  4. Remove the instrument panel lower brace bezel. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER BRACE BEZEL REPLACEMENT .
  5. Disconnect the shift control cable. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
  6. Disconnect the shift control electrical connector.
1 Shift Control Nuts (Qty 4).
CAUTION: Refer to.

Tightening torque 
Tighten the nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft)  .
2 Shift Control
RENDER: 1.0x

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