1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the shift lever using the following procedure:
a. Remove the upper panel..
b. Remove the shift lever knob.

c. Remove the shift panel..
d. Remove the side wall..
e. Remove the rear console..
f. Press the tabs on the control cable as shown in the figure and disconnect the shift lever from the control cable.

g. Disconnect the control cable end from shift lever as shown in the figure.

h. Disconnect the connector from shift lever as shown in the figure.

i. Remove the shift lever.

3. Remove the control cable using the following procedure:
a. Remove the air cleaner component. (ex: air cleaner, air hose).
b. Remove the battery component. (ex: battery, battery tray and PCM component).
c. Remove the control cable end from the MTX.

i. Pull the lock pin in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and release the control cable end (MTX side) lock.
ii. Remove the control cable end from the MTX.
d. Press the tabs on the control cable and disconnect the control cable from the bracket.

e. Remove the fastening nut for the control cable.

f. Remove the fastening nuts for the grommet.

g. Remove the control cable.

4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Manual Transaxle Removal/Installation [C66 M R]
Manual Transaxle [C66 M R]Headliner
Purpose/Function
The headliner is equipped with a shock absorbing pad for driver's head protection
during a collision.
Construction
The front and rear side of the headliner is equipped with a shock absorbing
pad with a plastic rib-pad structure.
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Rear Center Seat Belt Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
The ELR (emergency locking retractor) has a spring that will unwind if the
retractor cover is removed. The spring cannot be rewound by hand. If this occurs,
the ELR will not work properly. Therefore, do not disassemble the retractor.
1. Press the release switch, then dis ...
Steering Shaft Inspection
1. Inspect the steering column for excessive play and damage.
2. Verify that the clearance between the projection on the steering column shown
in the figure and the bracket is less than 2.0 mm {0.079 in}.
If the clearance between the projection and bracket is 2.0 mm {0.079 in}
or ...