Early models
1. Set the gear shift lever to the neutral position, disconnect its rubber cover from the floor and lift it up the lever.
2. If there is a center console, depending on its type, you may have to remove it to gain access to the base of the lever (see chapter 11).
3. Remove the retaining ring from the groove on the lever body.
Pic. 6.3. Shift Lever Retaining Ring (shown by arrow) on early models
4. Press the lever to the left and pull it out.
Pic. 6.4. Shift Lever Installation Tab (shown by arrow) on early models
5. If required, you can remove the lever housing along with the insulator through the bottom. The lever body is replaced only as an assembly.
Pic. 6.5. Position of the gear shift knob relative to the reverse clutch on early models (shown by arrows)
6. If it is necessary to replace the rubber cover of the lever, remove the handle from the lever after heating it in very hot water.
7. Installation of the gear shift lever is carried out in the reverse order. Please note the following points:
- A. Apply some grease to the ball joint of the control arm.
- b. Please note that the tongue on the inside of the rubber boot should be on the front side of the car.
- V. When installing the shift knob, you must align it with the reverse clutch.
Latest models
8. Follow the instructions in paragraphs 1 and 2.
9. Remove the 4 bolts securing the base of the lever to the floor and remove the lever (see photo).
Photo 3.9. Attaching the gearshift lever to the interior floor on the latest models.
10. To remove the gear shift lever housing, pry and remove the C-clip, pull out the pin and remove the housing from the lower end of the lever (see photos).
Photo 3.10A. Remove the C-clamp (shown by arrow) from the groove on the pin...
Photo 3.10B....pull out the pin...
Photo 3.10C....and disconnect the lever from the body (latest models).
11. To remove the rubber boot of the lever ball, pry it up and pull it out of the groove on the ball (see photo).
Photo 3.11. Removing the rubber insulator from the gear lever ball (latest models).
12. The handle and rubber cover of the lever are removed in the same way as on earlier models (see paragraph 6).
13. If necessary, you can remove the gear shift lever, but first pay attention to the position of all parts in order to facilitate their subsequent installation.
14. Installation of the gear shift lever is carried out in the reverse order. Please note the following points:
- A. Lubricate the ball joint of the lever with grease.
- 6. Before installing the lever, check that all parts of the gear shift mechanism are correctly oriented relative to each other and that the lever handle is correctly installed.
- V. After installing the lever, check that when the lever is in the neutral position, the marks on the side of the lever body and on the lever itself are aligned (see photo).
Photo 3.14. Neutral position alignment marks on housing and shift lever (shown by arrows) (latest models).
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