Except For STI Model

Install the gear shift lever assembly.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Locating Gear Shift Lever Assembly Bolts
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Install the harness clamp.
Lift up the vehicle.
Install the cable cover assembly.
Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
Connect the MT gear shift cable and MT gear select cable.
CAUTION: Be careful not to deform the cable inner.

Fig 2: Identifying MT Gear Shift Cable And MT Gear Select Cable
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Attach the cable cover plate.
Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
Install the center exhaust cover.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
Install the center exhaust pipe (rear). < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
Lower the vehicle.
Install the panel center LWR LH and RH. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Console Box. >
Install the cover - shift lever, and install the gear shift knob. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Console Box. >
Install the console box assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Console Box. >
Make sure the gears can be shifted accurately into each gear. Adjust the MT gear select lever, if the gears cannot be shifted correctly. < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , MT Gear Select Cable. >
Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note. >