Except For STI Model

Install the joint to the transmission and secure with a spring pin.

Fig 1: Joint And Spring Pin
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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.

Fig 2: Inserting Gear Shift Lever From Room Side
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Lift up the vehicle.
Mount the cushion rubber on the vehicle body.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Cushion Rubber And Stay
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Using new self-locking nuts, connect the rod to the joint.
Tightening torque:

12 N.m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.9 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Rod And Stay
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Using new self-locking nuts, connect the stay to the transmission bracket.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

Fig 5: Stay And Transmission Bracket
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Install the heat shield cover. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Heat Shield Cover. >
Install the center exhaust pipe (rear). < Ref. to GENERAL DESCRIPTION . >
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).
  
  Fig 6: Plate COMPL Mounting Bolts
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Install the harness clamp to the plate.
Install the boot and insulator assembly, and secure with a clamp.

Fig 7: Boot And Insulator Assembly
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Install the console side cover and console front panel. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Center Console. >
Install the console box. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Console Box. >
Install the gear shift knob.
Make sure the gears can be shifted accurately into each gear.
Connect the battery ground terminal.