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.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

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