CONTROL SYSTEMS > MT Gear Shift Lever
INSTALLATION
1. Insert the gear shift lever from the room side.
NOTE:
Insert the rod and the stay, and then temporarily set them onto the transmission mount.

2. Lift up the vehicle.
3. Install the joint to the transmission and secure with a spring pin.

(A) | Joint |
(B) | Spring pin |
4. Mount the cushion rubber on the vehicle body.
Tightening torque:
18 N·m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

(A) | Stay |
(B) | Cushion rubber |
5. Connect the rod to the joint.
NOTE:
Use a new self-locking nut.
Tightening torque:
12 N·m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.9 ft-lb)

(A) | Stay |
(B) | Rod |
6. Connect the stay to the shift bracket, and tighten the self-locking nut.
NOTE:
Use a new self-locking nut.
Tightening torque:
18 N·m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

(A) | Stay |
(B) | Shift bracket |
7. Install the center exhaust cover.
Tightening torque:
18 N·m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

8. Install the center exhaust pipe. Center Exhaust Pipe > INSTALLATION">
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Install the plate COMPL to the body.
Tightening torque:
18 N·m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
(1) Set the plate COMPL to the vehicle.
(2) Temporarily tighten the bolt (A).
(3) Tighten the bolt (B).
(4) Tighten the bolt (A).
(5) Tighten the bolts (C) and (D).

11. Install the harness clamp to the plate.
12. Install the boot and insulator assembly, and secure with a clamp.

13. Install the panel center LWR LH and RH. Console Box > INSTALLATION">
14. Install the cover - shift lever, and install the gear shift knob.
15. Install the console box. Console Box > INSTALLATION">
16. Make sure the gears can be shifted accurately into each gear.
17. Connect the battery ground terminal.
Inspection
Select cableTowing hooks and tie-down hooks/holes
The towing hooks should be used only in
an emergency (e.g., to free a stuck vehicle
from mud, sand or snow).
CAUTION
Use only the specified towing
hooks and tie-down hooks/holes.
Never use suspension parts or
other parts of the body for towing
or tie-down purposes.
To prevent defo ...
After driving
Always check your brakes for effectiveness
immediately after driving in sand,
mud or water. Do this by driving slowly
and stepping on the brake pedal. Repeat
that process several times to dry out the
brake discs and brake pads.
After driving through tall grass, mud,
rocks, sand, riv ...
Rear seatbelts (except rear center seatbelt)
1. Sit well back in the seat.
2. Pick up the tongue plate and pull the
belt out slowly. Do not let it get twisted.
If the belt stops before reaching the
buckle, return the belt slightly and pull
it out more slowly.
If the belt still cannot be unlocked,
let the belt retract slightly a ...