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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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(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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(7) Remove center console support bracket (Fig.
164).
(8) Remove selector cable retainer clip (Fig. 165).(9) Remove selector cable from gearshift mecha-
nism (Fig. 166).
(10)2.4L Gas models goto Step 15. 2.5L TD
Models:Remove battery thermal shield (Fig. 167).
Fig. 164 Center Console Support Bracket
1 - BRACKET
2 - SCREW
3 - GEARSHIFT MECHANISM
Fig. 165 Selector Cable Retainer Clip
1 - RETAINER CLIP
Fig. 166 Selector Cable at Gearshift Mechanism
1 - GEARSHIFT MECHANISM
2 - SELECTOR CABLE
Fig. 167 Battery Thermal Shield
1 - BATTERY THERMAL SHIELD
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(11) Install center console support bracket (Fig.
179). Torque support bracket-to-gearshift mechanism
screws to 12 N´m (108 in. lbs.).
(12) Install center console assembly (Fig. 180).
Install and torque center console-to-gearshift mecha-
nism screws to 5 N´m (45 in. lbs.).(13) Install cupholder plugs (Fig. 181).
(14) Install gearshift boot to console (Fig. 182).
Secure with three (3) retainer clips.
Fig. 179 Center Console Support Bracket
1 - BRACKET
2 - SCREW
3 - GEARSHIFT MECHANISM
Fig. 180 Center Console Removal/Installation (LHD
Shown Ð RHD Typical)
1 - CENTER CONSOLE
2 - SCREW (4)
3 - GEARSHIFT MECHANISM
Fig. 181 Cup Holder Plugs
1 - CUPHOLDER PLUG (2)
Fig. 182 Gearshift Boot Removal/Installation
1 - GEARSHIFT BOOT
2 - CENTER CONSOLE
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(3) Remove gearshift boot from center console by
disengaging at three (3) retaining clips (Fig. 186).
(4) Apply park brake to allow park brake handle to
clear center console upon removal.
(5) Remove two (2) cupholder bottom plugs (Fig.
187).(6) Remove four (4) center console-to-gearshift
mechanism screws. Remove console assembly (Fig.
188).
(7) Remove center console support bracket (Fig.
189).
Fig. 186 Gearshift Boot Removal/Installation
1 - GEARSHIFT BOOT
2 - CENTER CONSOLE
Fig. 187 Cup Holder Plugs
1 - CUPHOLDER PLUG (2)
Fig. 188 Center Console Removal/Installation (LHD
Shown Ð RHD Typical)
1 - CENTER CONSOLE
2 - SCREW (4)
3 - GEARSHIFT MECHANISM
Fig. 189 Center Console Support Bracket
1 - BRACKET
2 - SCREW
3 - GEARSHIFT MECHANISM
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(4) Adjust crossover cable.
(5) Install center console support bracket (Fig.
200). Torque support bracket-to-gearshift mechanism
screws to 12 N´m (108 in. lbs.).(6) Install center console assembly (Fig. 201).
Install and torque center console-to-gearshift mecha-
nism screws to 5 N´m (45 in. lbs.).
Fig. 198 Crossover Cable at Gearshift Mechanism
1 - GEARSHIFT MECHANISM
2 - CROSSOVER CABLE
Fig. 199 Crossover Cable Retainer Clip
1 - RETAINER CLIP
2 - CROSSOVER CABLE
Fig. 200 Center Console Support Bracket
1 - BRACKET
2 - SCREW
3 - GEARSHIFT MECHANISM
Fig. 201 Center Console Removal/Installation (LHD
Shown Ð RHD Typical)
1 - CENTER CONSOLE
2 - SCREW (4)
3 - GEARSHIFT MECHANISM
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(7) Install cupholder plugs (Fig. 202).
(8) Install gearshift boot to console (Fig. 203).
Secure with three (3) retainer clips.(9) Install gearshift knob to gearshift lever (Fig.
204). Orient shift pattern1¤4-turn clockwise, push
down and rotate1¤4-turn counter-clockwise and
release. Secure boot to knob.
(10) Connect battery negative cable.
Fig. 202 Cup Holder Plugs
1 - CUPHOLDER PLUG (2)
Fig. 203 Gearshift Boot Removal/Installation
1 - GEARSHIFT BOOT
2 - CENTER CONSOLE
Fig. 204 Gearshift Knob Removal/Installation
1 - GEARSHIFT KNOB
2 - GEARSHIFT LEVER
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