Removal and Installation

Remove the gearshift cover.
1. Unclip the cover from the console.
2. Remove the gearshift lever knob.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Gearshift Lever Knob
Remove the floor console. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
Remove the shift cables from the gearshift levers.
1. Carefully pry the gearshift cables from the shift levers.
2. Rotate the abutment sleeve clockwise and detach the shift cable from the bracket.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Gearshift Cables From Shift Levers And Bracket
Remove the 4 gearshift lever bolts and the gearshift lever.

Fig 3: Locating Gearshift Lever Bolts
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
- Adjust the gearshift and selector cables. For additional information, refer to MANUAL TRANSAXLE-TRANSMISSION AND CLUTCH - GENERAL INFORMATION .