Gear Shift Mechanism: Installation

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Fig 1: Shifter Assy. Removal/Installation

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1 - SHIFTER ASSEMBLY

Install selector cable (3) to shifter lever and secure cable to shifter bracket. Install clip (2). See Fig 2.

Fig 3: Crossover Cable At Shifter Assembly

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1 - GROMMET PLATE NUT

2 - SHIFTER

3 - CROSSOVER CABLE

4 - CLIP

Install crossover cable (3) to shifter lever and secure cable to shifter bracket. Install clip (4). See Fig 3.
NOTE: Only the crossover cable is adjustable. The selector cable does not have any adjustment capabilities.
Adjust crossover cable. (Refer to TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/MANUAL/GEAR SHIFT CABLE - ADJUSTMENTS)

Fig 4: Center Console Removal/Installation
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1 - CENTER CONSOLE
Install center console assembly. See Fig 4. Install rear power window switch (if equipped) and fasten harness to console.

Fig 5: Gearshift Boot Removal/Installation
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1 - GEARSHIFT BOOT
Position gearshift boot (1) over the gearshift mechanism and engage tab on mount ring at front to opening in console. Apply hand pressure to engage bosses on mount ring of boot to console opening slots. See Fig 5.

Fig 6: Gearshift Knob Removal/Installation
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1 - GEARSHIFT KNOB
Position gearshift knob hole over the gearshift mechanism and align the shift pattern. See Fig 6.
Verify that shift pattern is aligned properly.
Strike knob (1) with rubber mallet to engage knob to mechanism.