9000 L4-2290cc 2.3L DOHC Turbo EFI (1992)
Shift Linkage: Service and Repair
Gear lever housing
Removal
1. Pry off and slide up the rubber boot on the gear lever, remove the screws securing the bezel for the boot and remove the bezel.
2. Remove the two screws securing the center console at the front.
3. Remove the brush-seal plate for the hand- brake lever.
4. Release the switch panel and pull off the connectors.
5. Slide both front seats forward and release the rear securing bolts for the center console. Remove the ashtray with the electric cables connected.
6. Lift off the center console.
7. Remove the side trim from the front center console.
8. Remove the securing screws and slide back the rear air duct.
9. Remove the front air duct from the heater box and slide it forward towards the bulkhead.
10. Remove the four bolts retaining the gear lever assembly.
11. Release the gear lever from the selector rod and keep the bushes, sleeve and spring washer. Lift off the gear-lever assembly.
Selector rod
Removal
1. Select reverse.
2. Remove the gear-lever assembly.
3. Release the pinch-bolt clamp on the selector rod.
4. Remove the rod by pulling it through into the interior of the car.