For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the left front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
2. Disconnect the shift cables from the transmission.
3. Shift the transmission into neutral.
4. Remove the shifter guide bolt.
5. Remove the 5 shifter retaining bolts.
6. Remove the shifter assembly from the vehicle.

### Installation Procedure

Note: Use only the approved sealer for the transmission case to shifter cover mating surface.

1. Apply sealer P/N 12378516 to the transmission case to shifter cover mating surface.
2. Install the shifter.

Note: It will be necessary to move the shifter lever when installing and tightening the bolts.

3. Hand start all the shifter bolts.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

4. Tighten the Shifter bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

5. Verify that the transmission is still in neutral position.

Note: To avoid damage to the shifter guide bolt, hand start the bolt.

6. Apply P/N 21485278 to the shifter guide bolt and install the shifter guide bolt. Hand tighten only.
7. Tighten the shifter guide bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

8. Connect the shift cables to the transmission.
9. Install the left front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.