For 1990-2009 cars

#### Special Tools

KM-527-A Adjuster

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement.

Note: Do not remove the bolt.

2. Release the selector lever link.

Loosen the bolt (1) for the relay point clamp.

3. Detach the over of the transmission control lever (1).

• | Release the cover of the transmission control lever at the front (arrows) from the front floor console.

• | Prop up the cover of the transmission control lever with the cover frame.

4. Lock the transmission control lever in adjustment position.

• | Push the transmission control lever to the left.

• | Lock the transmission control lever and transmission control lever housing with the KM-527-A (1).

5. Lock the selector lever link shaft in the transmission cover.

• | Turn the selector lever link counterclockwise.

| Direction of the 3rd gear

• | Engage the locking pin (1) in the adjusting bore in the transmission cover (arrow).

### Installation Procedure

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Note: Do not change the position of the gearshift rod.

1. Install the selector lever link.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt (1) to 12 N·m (106 lb in) plus 180-225 degrees.

2. Release the transmission control lever lock.

Detach the KM-527-A (1).

3. Attach the cover of the transmission control lever (1).

• | Insert the cover of the transmission control lever at the rear in the front floor console.

• | Clip the cover of the transmission control lever into the front floor console at the front (arrows).

Note: The locking pin in the adjusting bore hole releases automatically when first shifted in "R" direction, if necessary release the locking pin by hand.

4. Release the locking pin in the transmission cover.
5. Inspect ease of gear shifting.

• | With vehicle standing

• | With engine running

• | With clutch disengaged

6. Install battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement.
7. For programming procedures, refer to Control Module References.