For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Position the shift lever in PARK.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
3. Remove the front closeout panel. Refer to Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Front .
4. Disconnect the shift control linkage (2) from the shift control assembly (1).
5. Remove the manual shift shaft nut (1).
6. Remove the shift control linkage (2) from the vehicle.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the shift control linkage (2) to the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the manual shift shaft nut (1).

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

3. Connect the shift control linkage rod (2) to the shift control assembly (1).
4. Adjust the shift control linkage. Refer to Shift Control Linkage Adjustment .
5. Install the front closeout panel. Refer to Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Front .
6. Lower the vehicle.