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Shift Mechanism Removal/Installation

  1. Remove the front console. (See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Remove the TWC. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  5. After installation, verify that the gear shift lever operates smoothly when the clutch pedal is depressed.
    Fig 1: Identifying Manual Transaxle Shift Mechanism Components
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