There is a thread started by "TomJ" (?) called "auto -> manual transmission has begun" it details a lot of the swap and has LOTS of pictures and background info. It'll take a while to read, but worth the time spent.

-John

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2009 Kia Sedona
2009 Honda Odyssey EX-L
12006 Jetta Pumpe Duse
(insert Mercedes here)

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