Shifter M/T: Service and Repair

MANUAL TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER AND BOOT REMOVAL / INSTALLATION
1. Raise the outer gearshift lever boot and console assembly to access the nut and eccentric stud that retains the upper gearshift lever to the lower gearshift lever.
(1) Remove the two screws retaining the console to the floor.
(2) Raise the outer gearshift lever boot and console assembly to access the nut and eccentric stud.





2. Remove the nut.





3. Install the nut on the LH side of the lever, then tighten the nut to remove the eccentric stud out of the gearshift lever.





4. Remove the upper gearshift lever and the outer gearshift lever boot and console assembly as an assembly.





Caution:
^ Note the position of the vehicle identification tags on the top of the inner gearshift lever boot for correct installation.

5. If necessary, remove the four screws and the inner gearshift lever boot.





6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.