REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <R5MB1, V5MB1>

<R5MB1>

Pre-removal OperationMove the transmission control lever to the Neutral position.

Post-installation OperationCheck that the transmission control lever is moved to each position smoothly and correctly.

		Removal steps
	1.	Shift knob
	·	Front floor console assembly (Refer to GROUP 52A - Floor Console Assembly .)
	2.	Lever silencer
	3.	Dust cover retaining plate
	4.	Dust cover
>>A<<	5.	Transmission control lever assembly

<V5MB1>

Pre-removal OperationMove the transmission control lever and transfer control lever to the following positions.

Transmission control lever: Neutral
Transfer control lever: 4H

Post-installation OperationCheck that the transmission control lever and the transfer control lever are moved to each position smoothly and correctly.

		Removal steps
	1.	Shift knob
>>B<<	2.	Sleeve
	3.	Transfer shift lever knob
	·	Front floor console assembly (Refer to GROUP 52A - Floor Console Assembly .)
	4.	Lever silencer
	5.	Dust cover retaining plate
	6.	Dust cover
	7.	Transmission control lever assembly and transfer control lever assembly

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

>>A<< TRANSMISSION CONTROL LEVER ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION <R5MB1>

1.Completely degrease the FIPG-applied surface so that water and oil including the old sealant cannot adhere to the surface coated with the sealant.
Never touch the degreased surface by hand.
2.Apply a 1.2 mm diameter bead of liquid gasket to the intermediate plate mounting surface of the extension housing sub-assembly.
Special sealant: ThreeBond 1281B or equivalent

>>B<< SLEEVE INSTALLATION

Install the sleeve with its groove facing to the direction shown in the figure, and then install the shift knob.