SHIFT LEVER ADJUSTMENT


  1. REMOVE NO. 1 REAR FLOOR BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01FIXV

      Remove the 4 grommets, 7 clips and No. 1 rear floor board sub-assembly.

  2. REMOVE NO. 2 REAR FLOOR BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01FG9R

      Remove the 4 grommets, 7 clips and No. 2 rear floor board sub-assembly.

  3. REMOVE FRONT CENTER FLOOR BRACE


    1. A01FE0M

      Remove the 6 bolts, 2 nuts, 2 clips and front center floor brace.

  4. DISCONNECT HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR


    1. for Bank 1 Sensor 2:


      1. A01FECSE01
        Text in Illustration
        *1 Grommet

        Disconnect the grommet of the heated oxygen sensor.

      2. A01FENTE01

        Using SST, disconnect the heated oxygen sensor.

        SST
        09224-00010

    2. for Bank 2 Sensor 2:


      1. A01FDXSE01
        Text in Illustration
        *A for 2WD
        *B for AWD
        *1 Grommet

        for 2WD:

        Disconnect the grommet of the heated oxygen sensor.

      2. for AWD:

        Disconnect the grommet and 2 clips of the heated oxygen sensor.

      3. A01FGMRE01
        Text in Illustration
        *A for 2WD
        *B for AWD

        Using SST, disconnect the heated oxygen sensor.

        SST
        09224-00010

  5. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01FDFD

      Remove the 4 nuts, 8 bolts, 4 compression springs and front exhaust pipe assembly.

    2. Remove the 4 gaskets.

    3. w/ Protector:

      Tech Tips

      Only perform this procedure when replacement of the front No. 1 exhaust pipe protector is necessary.

      A01FE6G

      1. Remove the bolt and clamp.

      2. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts, exhaust pipe protector stay and front No. 1 exhaust pipe protector.

  6. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR


    1. A01FFA3

      Remove the 4 nuts and front No. 1 floor heat insulator.

  7. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION


    1. While pushing the shift lock release button, move the shift lever to N.

    2. A01FJ07

      Remove the nut and disconnect the floor shift gear shifting rod sub-assembly.

    3. A01FHCCE07
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Transmission Control Shaft Lever RH

      Turn the transmission control shaft lever RH of the park/neutral position switch assembly counterclockwise until it stops, and turn it clockwise 2 notches to set it to the N position.

    4. Temporarily install the floor shift gear shifting rod sub-assembly with the nut.

    5. A01FHBGE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Rear

      Tighten the nut while lightly pushing the lever rearward.

      Torque:
      13 N*m  { 130 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Do not push the shift lever too hard.

  8. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR


    1. Install the front No. 1 floor heat insulator with the 4 nuts.

      Torque:
      5.4 N*m  { 55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf }

  9. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY


    1. w/ Protector:

      Tech Tips

      Only perform this procedure when replacement of the front No. 1 exhaust pipe protector is necessary.


      1. Install the front No. 1 exhaust pipe protector and exhaust pipe protector stay with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

        Torque:
        11 N*m  { 107 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf }

      2. Install the clamp with the bolt.

        Torque:
        11 N*m  { 107 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf }
    2. A01FIIAE01

      Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the compression springs.

      Minimum free length
      38.5 mm (1.52 in.)

      Tech Tips

      If the free length is less than the minimum, replace the compression spring.

    3. Install the 2 new gaskets to the front exhaust pipe assembly.

    4. A01FFE4E17
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Front Exhaust Pipe Assembly
      *2 Gasket
      *3 Wooden Block

      Using a plastic-faced hammer and wooden block, tap in the new gasket until its surface is flush with the front exhaust pipe assembly.

      Note


      • Be careful with the installation direction of the gasket.

      • Do not reuse the gasket.

      • Do not damage the gasket.

      • Do not push in the gasket by using the exhaust pipe when connecting it.

    5. Install 2 new gaskets and the front exhaust pipe with 4 new nuts, 8 bolts and the 4 compression springs.

      Torque:
      for exhaust manifold side
      39 N*m  { 398 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf }
      for tailpipe side
      43 N*m  { 438 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf }

  10. CONNECT HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR


    1. for Bank 2 Sensor 2:


      1. A01FFFE

        Before installing the heated oxygen sensor, twist the sensor wire counterclockwise 4 turns.

      2. A01FE15E01
        Text in Illustration
        *A for 2WD
        *B for AWD
        *1 Fulcrum Length

        Using SST, connect the heated oxygen sensor to the front exhaust pipe assembly.

        SST
        09224-00010
        Torque:
        without SST
        44 N*m  { 449 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf }
        with SST
        40 N*m  { 408 kgf*cm, 30 ft.*lbf }

        Tech Tips


        • Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.8 in.). When using a torque wrench with a fulcrum length that is not 300 mm (11.8 in.), calculate the torque specification for the torque wrench and SST based on the "without SST" torque specification Click here.

        • Make sure SST and the wrench are connected in a straight line

      3. After installing the sensor, check that the sensor wire is not twisted.

        If the sensor wire is twisted, reinstall sensor.

      4. for AWD:

        Connect the grommet and attach the 2 clips of the heated oxygen sensor.

      5. for 2WD:

        Connect the grommet of the heated oxygen sensor.

    2. for Bank 1 Sensor 2:


      1. A01FFFE

        Before installing the heated oxygen sensor, twist the sensor wire counterclockwise 4 turns.

      2. A01FDYRE01
        Text in Illustration
        *1 Fulcrum Length

        Using SST, connect the heated oxygen sensor to the front exhaust pipe assembly.

        SST
        09224-00010
        Torque:
        without SST
        44 N*m  { 449 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf }
        with SST
        40 N*m  { 408 kgf*cm, 30 ft.*lbf }

        Tech Tips


        • Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.8 in.). When using a torque wrench with a fulcrum length that is not 300 mm (11.8 in.), calculate the torque specification for the torque wrench and SST based on the "without SST" torque specification Click here.

        • Make sure SST and the wrench are connected in a straight line.

      3. After installing the sensor, check that the sensor wire is not twisted.

        If the sensor wire is twisted, reinstall the sensor.

      4. Connect the grommet of the heated oxygen sensor.

  11. INSTALL FRONT CENTER FLOOR BRACE


    1. Install the front center floor brace with the 2 clips, 6 bolts and 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      19 N*m  { 194 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf }

  12. INSTALL NO. 2 REAR FLOOR BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Install the No. 2 rear floor board sub-assembly with the 4 grommets and 7 clips.

  13. INSTALL NO. 1 REAR FLOOR BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Install the No. 1 rear floor board sub-assembly with the 4 grommets and 7 clips.

  14. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION


    1. When moving the shift lever from P to R with the engine switch on (IG) and the brake pedal depressed, make sure that the shift lever moves smoothly and correctly into the position.

    2. Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle moves forward when moving the shift lever from N to D and moves rearward when moving the shift lever to R.

      If the operation cannot be done as specified, inspect the park/neutral position switch assembly and check the shift lever assembly installation condition.

  15. INSPECT EXHAUST GAS LEAK