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(6) Remove four (4) center console-to-gearshift
mechanism screws. Remove console assembly (Fig.
166).
(7) Loosen crossover cable adjustment screw (Fig.
167).
(8) Rock gearshift lever back and forth between
1±2 and 5±R planes. Release lever, allowing shifterspring to return lever to the neutral position in the
3±4 plane. Place gearshift lever in the 3rd gear posi-
tion.
(9) Torque crossover lever adjustment screw to 8
N´m (70 in. lbs.).No load should be applied to
the shifter lever in any direction (hands off)
while tightening screw.
(10) Verify gearshift lever travel through all gear
ranges with engine off (not running).
(11) Install center console assembly (Fig. 166).
Install and torque center console-to-gearshift mecha-
nism screws to 5 N´m (45 in. lbs.).
(12) Install cupholder plugs (Fig. 165).
(13) Install gearshift boot to console (Fig. 164).
Secure boot to console with three (3) retainer clips.
(14) Install gearshift knob to gearshift lever (Fig.
163). Orient shift pattern on knob ò-turn clockwise,
push down and rotate ò-turn counter-clockwise and
release. Secure boot to knob.
(15) Connect battery negative cable.
GEARSHIFT CABLE -
SELECTOR
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable.
(2) Remove gearshift knob by pushing down and
rotating ò-turn clock-wise (Fig. 168).
(3) Remove gearshift boot from center console by
disengaging at three (3) retaining clips (Fig. 169).
Fig. 166 Center Console Removal/Installation (LHD
Shown Ð RHD Typical)
1 - CENTER CONSOLE
2 - SCREW (4)
3 - GEARSHIFT MECHANISM
Fig. 167 Crossover Cable Adjustment Screw
1 - CROSSOVER CABLE
2 - ADJUSTMENT SCREW
Fig. 168 Gearshift Knob Removal/Installation
1 - GEARSHIFT KNOB
2 - GEARSHIFT LEVER
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(13) Install cupholder plugs (Fig. 189).
(14) Install gearshift boot to console (Fig. 190).
Secure with three (3) retainer clips.
(15) Install gearshift knob to gearshift lever (Fig.
191). Orient shift pattern ò-turn clockwise, push
down and rotate ò-turn counter-clockwise and
release. Secure boot to knob.
(16) Connect battery negative cable.
GEARSHIFT KNOB
REMOVAL
(1) Separate gearshift boot from base of knob.
(2) Remove gearshift knob by pushing down and
rotating ò-turn clockwise (Fig. 192).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install gearshift knob pattern ò-turn clock-
wise, press down, and rotate ò-turn counter clock-
wise (Fig. 192).
(2) Secure gearshift boot to base of knob.
Fig. 189 Cup Holder Plugs
1 - CUPHOLDER PLUG (2)
Fig. 190 Gearshift Boot Removal/Installation
1 - GEARSHIFT BOOT
2 - CENTER CONSOLE
Fig. 191 Gearshift Knob Removal/Installation
1 - GEARSHIFT KNOB
2 - GEARSHIFT LEVER
Fig. 192 Gearshift Knob Removal/Installation
1 - GEARSHIFT KNOB
2 - GEARSHIFT LEVER
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(6) Install center console assembly (Fig. 209).
Install and torque center console-to-gearshift mecha-
nism screws to 5 N´m (45 in. lbs.).
(7) Install cupholder plugs (Fig. 210).(8) Install gearshift boot to console (Fig. 211).
Secure with three (3) retainer clips.
(9) Install gearshift knob to gearshift lever (Fig.
212). Orient shift pattern ò-turn clockwise, push
down and rotate ò-turn counter-clockwise and
release. Secure boot to knob.
(10) Connect battery negative cable.
Fig. 209 Center Console Removal/Installation (LHD
Shown Ð RHD Typical)
1 - CENTER CONSOLE
2 - SCREW (4)
3 - GEARSHIFT MECHANISM
Fig. 210 Cup Holder Plugs
1 - CUPHOLDER PLUG (2)
Fig. 211 Gearshift Boot Removal/Installation
1 - GEARSHIFT BOOT
2 - CENTER CONSOLE
Fig. 212 Gearshift Knob Removal/Installation
1 - GEARSHIFT KNOB
2 - GEARSHIFT LEVER
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