SHIFT LEVER INSTALLATION


  1. INSTALL TRANSMISSION FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY


    1. Install the transmission floor shift assembly with the 4 bolts.

      Torque:
      8.3 N*m  { 85 kgf*cm, 73 in.*lbf }

    2. Connect the 3 connectors and 5 clamps to the transmission floor shift assembly.

  2. INSTALL NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX DUCT


    1. Install the No. 1 console box duct with the 2 clips.

  3. CONNECT CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  4. CONNECT FLOOR SHIFT GEAR SHIFTING ROD SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01FVXNE03

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

    2. A01FRY5

      Move the shift lever to N and tighten the nut while lightly pushing the lever toward R.

      Text in Illustration
      A01FRJI Push

      Note

      Do not push the shift lever too hard.

    3. After adjustment, check that the shift lever moves smoothly and the shift lever and gear operate correctly.

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

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

  5. 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 }

  6. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY


    1. w/ Towing Package:

      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. A01FVD7E01

      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 2 new gaskets to the front exhaust pipe assembly.

    4. A01FUW7E17
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Front Exhaust Pipe Assembly
      *2 Gasket
      *3 Wooden Block

      Using a plastic-faced hammer and wooden block, tap in a 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, the 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 }

  7. CONNECT HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR

    for Bank 1 Sensor 2: Click here

    for Bank 2 Sensor 2: Click here

  8. INSTALL FRONT CENTER FLOOR BRACE


    1. Install the front center floor brace and tighten the 2 clips.

    2. Install the 6 bolts and 2 nuts.

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

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


    1. A01FRDSE03

      Push in the 2 clips labeled A in the illustration in the upward direction of the vehicle and install the No. 2 rear floor board sub-assembly.

    2. Tighten the 4 clips labeled B in the illustration.

    3. Install the 5 clips labeled C in the illustration.

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


    1. A01FUPYE03

      Push in the 2 clips labeled A in the illustration in the upward direction of the vehicle and install the No. 1 rear floor board sub-assembly.

    2. Tighten the 4 clips labeled B in the illustration.

    3. Install the 5 clips labeled C in the illustration.

  11. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION


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

    2. Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle moves forward when shifting from N to D and moves rearward when shifting to R. If the operation cannot be done as specified, inspect the shift lever position sensor and check the shift lever assembly installation condition.

  12. INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK