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Removal and Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan 350Z. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Set control lever assembly and control lever spring in the control lever housing assembly and loosely mount the guide plate.
  2. After installing control lever assembly in the control rod assembly, tighten bolts to the specified torque. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
    Fig 1: Installing Control Lever Assembly Bolts
    G02404212Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Shifting control lever assembly to 6th gear, the control lever assembly is light pressed to the reverse side.
  4. At the point where the control lever assembly stops, bring the guide plate closer until guide plate stopper contacts control lever assembly claw, and then loosely tighten mounting bolt A.
    Fig 2: Installing Guide Plate Bolt (Mounting Bolt A)
    G02404213Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Shifting control lever assembly to 5th gear, the control lever assembly light pressed to the reverse side.
  6. At the point where control lever assembly stops, bring guide plate closer until the guide plate stopper contacts control lever assembly claw, and then loosely tighten mounting bolt C. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  7. Tighten guide plate bolts A and B to the specified torque. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  8. Install control lever boot.
  9. Install hole cover and tighten bolt to the specified torque. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  10. Install console boot. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
    Fig 3: Installing Guide Plate Bolts (Mounting Bolt C)
    G02404214Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  11. As shown in the figure, assemble seat and insulator to control lever assembly.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse the insulator.
  12. Apply locking sealant to control lever threads, install shift knob.
    CAUTION: Remove the remaining adhesive on control lever and shift knob threads.
    Fig 4: Assembling Seat & Insulator To Control Lever Assembly
    G02404215Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  13. Put the shift knob in the correct position as the following indicates.
    1. When tightening shift knob, if shift knob position is the correct position a less than 1/2 rotation from starting resistance, tighten 1 more rotation and set the correct position again.
    2. If shift knob position is the correct position more than 1/2 rotation from starting resistance, tighten and set the correct position.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not adjust the knob with loosing.
    • After adjusting to regular position, until 30 minute passes since a locking sealant because stiff. Do not operate the shift intensely such as screwing or turning the shift knob to opposite direction.
    Fig 5: Setting Shift Knob In Correct Position
    G02404216Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.