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(6) Remove four (4) center console-to-gearshift
mechanism screws. Remove console assembly (Fig.
134).
(7) Remove center console support bracket (Fig.
135).(8) Remove crossover cable retainer clip (Fig. 136).
(9) Remove crossover cable from gearshift mecha-
nism (Fig. 137).
Fig. 134 Center Console Removal/Installation (LHD
Shown Ð RHD Typical)
1 - CENTER CONSOLE
2 - SCREW (4)
3 - GEARSHIFT MECHANISM
Fig. 135 Center Console Support Bracket
1 - BRACKET
2 - SCREW
3 - GEARSHIFT MECHANISM
Fig. 136 Crossover Cable Retainer Clip
1 - RETAINER CLIP
2 - CROSSOVER CABLE
Fig. 137 Crossover Cable at Gearshift Mechanism
1 - GEARSHIFT MECHANISM
2 - CROSSOVER CABLE
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(10)2.4L Gas equipped models goto Step 15.
2.5L TD models:Remove battery thermal shield
(Fig. 138).
(11) Remove battery hold down nut, clamp, and
battery (Fig. 139).(12) Remove battery tray (Fig. 140). Disconnect
battery temperature sensor.
(13) Remove coolant recovery bottle from bracket.
(14) Remove coolant recovery bottle mounting
bracket (Fig. 141).
Fig. 138 Battery Thermal Shield
1 - BATTERY THERMAL SHIELD
Fig. 139 Battery and Hold-Down Clamp
1 - BATTERY
2 - HOLD-DOWN CLAMP
Fig. 140 Battery Tray
1 - BATTERY TRAY
Fig. 141 Coolant Recovery Bottle Bracket
1 - COOLANT RECOVERY BOTTLE BRACKET
2 - NUT
3 - MOUNT BRACKET
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(15) Disconnect crossover cable from transaxle
crossover lever (Fig. 142).
(16) Remove crossover cable retainer clip and dis-
engage cable from mount bracket (Fig. 142).
(17) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(18) Remove crossover cable from engine compart-
ment, then remove cable from passenger compart-
ment through opening in floor pan.
INSTALLATION
(1) From underneath vehicle, install gearshift
crossover cable into passenger compartment through
floor pan hole. Install remainder of cable into posi-
tion in engine compartment.
(2) Lower vehicle.
(3) Install crossover cable to mount bracket and
secure with retainer clip (Fig. 143).
(4) Install cable to transaxle crossover lever (Fig.
143).
(5)2.4L Gas models goto Step 10. 2.5L TD
Models:Install coolant recovery bottle bracket (Fig.
144).
Fig. 142 Gearshift Cables at Transaxle
1 - SELECTOR CABLE
2 - CABLE RETAINER
3 - CABLE RETAINER
4 - CROSSOVER CABLE
5 - MOUNT BRACKET
Fig. 143 Gearshift Cables at Transaxle
1 - SELECTOR CABLE
2 - CABLE RETAINER
3 - CABLE RETAINER
4 - CROSSOVER CABLE
5 - MOUNT BRACKET
Fig. 144 Coolant Recovery Bottle Bracket
1 - COOLANT RECOVERY BOTTLE BRACKET
2 - NUT
3 - MOUNT BRACKET
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(6) Install coolant recovery bottle to bracket.
(7) Connect battery temperature sensor to battery
tray. Install battery tray into position (Fig. 145).
(8) Install battery, hold-down clamp, and nut (Fig.
146).(9) Install battery thermal shield (Fig. 147).
(10) Install crossover cable to gearshift mechanism
(Fig. 148). Install retainer clip (Fig. 149).
Fig. 145 Battery Tray
1 - BATTERY TRAY
Fig. 146 Battery and Hold-Down Clamp
1 - BATTERY
2 - HOLD-DOWN CLAMP
Fig. 147 Battery Thermal Shield
1 - BATTERY THERMAL SHIELD
Fig. 148 Crossover Cable at Gearshift Mechanism
1 - GEARSHIFT MECHANISM
2 - CROSSOVER CABLE
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(11) Adjust crossover cable (Refer to 21 - TRANS-
MISSION/TRANSAXLE/MANUAL/GEAR SHIFT
CABLE - ADJUSTMENTS).
(12) Install center console support bracket (Fig.
150). Torque support bracket-to-gearshift mechanism
screws to 12 N´m (108 in. lbs.).(13) Install center console assembly (Fig. 151).
Install and torque center console-to-gearshift mecha-
nism screws to 5 N´m (45 in. lbs.).
(14) Install cupholder plugs (Fig. 152).
Fig. 149 Crossover Cable Retainer Clip
1 - RETAINER CLIP
2 - CROSSOVER CABLE
Fig. 150 Center Console Support Bracket
1 - BRACKET
2 - SCREW
3 - GEARSHIFT MECHANISM
Fig. 151 Center Console Removal/Installation (LHD
Shown Ð RHD Typical)
1 - CENTER CONSOLE
2 - SCREW (4)
3 - GEARSHIFT MECHANISM
Fig. 152 Cup Holder Plugs
1 - CUPHOLDER PLUG (2)
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(15) Install gearshift boot to console (Fig. 153).
Secure with three (3) retainer clips.
(16) Install gearshift knob to gearshift lever (Fig.
154). Orient shift pattern
1¤4-turn clockwise, push
down and rotate1¤4-turn counter-clockwise and
release. Secure boot to knob.
(17) Connect battery negative cable.
ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTMENT
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable.
(2) Remove gearshift knob by pushing down and
rotating
1¤4-turn clock-wise (Fig. 155).
(3) Remove gearshift boot from center console by
disengaging at three (3) retaining clips (Fig. 156).
Fig. 153 Gearshift Boot Removal/Installation
1 - GEARSHIFT BOOT
2 - CENTER CONSOLE
Fig. 154 Gearshift Knob Removal/Installation
1 - GEARSHIFT KNOB
2 - GEARSHIFT LEVER
Fig. 155 Gearshift Knob Removal/Installation
1 - GEARSHIFT KNOB
2 - GEARSHIFT LEVER
Fig. 156 Gearshift Boot Removal/Installation
1 - GEARSHIFT BOOT
2 - CENTER CONSOLE
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(4) Apply park brake to allow park brake handle to
clear center console upon removal.
(5) Remove two (2) cupholder bottom plugs (Fig.
157).
(6) Remove four (4) center console-to-gearshift
mechanism screws. Remove console assembly (Fig.
158).(7) Loosen crossover cable adjustment screw (Fig.
159).
(8) Rock gearshift lever back and forth between
1±2 and 5±R planes. Release lever, allowing shifter
spring 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. 158).
Install and torque center console-to-gearshift mecha-
nism screws to 5 N´m (45 in. lbs.).
(12) Install cupholder plugs (Fig. 157).
(13) Install gearshift boot to console (Fig. 156).
Secure boot to console with three (3) retainer clips.
(14) Install gearshift knob to gearshift lever (Fig.
155). Orient shift pattern on knob
1¤4-turn clockwise,
push down and rotate1¤4-turn counter-clockwise and
release. Secure boot to knob.
(15) Connect battery negative cable.
Fig. 157 Cup Holder Plugs
1 - CUPHOLDER PLUG (2)
Fig. 158 Center Console Removal/Installation (LHD
Shown Ð RHD Typical)
1 - CENTER CONSOLE
2 - SCREW (4)
3 - GEARSHIFT MECHANISM
Fig. 159 Crossover Cable Adjustment Screw
1 - CROSSOVER CABLE
2 - ADJUSTMENT SCREW
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GEARSHIFT CABLE -
SELECTOR
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable.
(2) Remove gearshift knob by pushing down and
rotating
1¤4-turn clock-wise (Fig. 160).
(3) Remove gearshift boot from center console by
disengaging at three (3) retaining clips (Fig. 161).(4) Apply park brake to allow park brake handle to
clear center console upon removal.
(5) Remove two (2) cupholder bottom plugs (Fig.
162).
(6) Remove four (4) center console-to-gearshift
mechanism screws. Remove console assembly (Fig.
163).
Fig. 160 Gearshift Knob Removal/Installation
1 - GEARSHIFT KNOB
2 - GEARSHIFT LEVER
Fig. 161 Gearshift Boot Removal/Installation
1 - GEARSHIFT BOOT
2 - CENTER CONSOLE
Fig. 162 Cup Holder Plugs
1 - CUPHOLDER PLUG (2)
Fig. 163 Center Console Removal/Installation (LHD
Shown Ð RHD Typical)
1 - CENTER CONSOLE
2 - SCREW (4)
3 - GEARSHIFT MECHANISM
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