Shift rod bushing, no coupler access!!??

Pulled the back seat and found it! Under a panel. I'm not sure I can get to any bolt except that square head bolt that bolts the coupler to trans. I need to remove that bolt that goes through the side of the coupler though... Any ideas?

If you pull the bolt holding the coupler to the trans, and pull the shifter off (mark each side of the base/plate/chassis so you can put them back in the same location easily), you should be able to move and rotate the shift rod enough to access it.

Justin thanks, got it, bushing in... Back together.. 52 min so far..

Remember to put a new bushings in that coupler -- if you have one lying around.
Keep up the good work, KW!

Very strange, my shift rod came out of the VW access hole, and wasn't close to hitting anything... In fact, I just reached in, grabbed it, and pulled it out. It was not too rusty. I did notice that it was cut and rewelded though... The bearings in that coupler were quite new and tight looking so I greased them and reused them. The shifting is so much better, but man... I've still got a rattle. My wife says it's in the dash, but I think I feel it in the tunnel. I definately hear the clutch cable slapping when it's off, and I'm pumping the clutch. So it's definaty come unwelded somewhere. I still think that's my rattle... But maybe not. It's almost like a pop rather than a rattle. Only on rough roads. Thanks guys, your a big help. I'm enjoying something other than Mopars!

Check and make sure the cable sheath at the transmisson end is on the tube comming out of the fork frame. they call that a bowden tube.

Also I have drilled 2 holes in the side of a tunnel before and uswd mechinic wire to tie down a lose clutch tube..

It's a hell of a pop / crack when it's on a rough road... I'll look. Thanks

Look under the forward end of your gearbox for a gusset plate that runs from one side of the frame horns to the other, or for a strap that goes over the top of the gearbox.
Either item is intended to keep the transaxle from bucking on hard shifts, and can sometimes just be installed to keep the clutch from chattering over time.
If installed but broken, they might be your culprits.

It's from the dash or forward tunnel, hard telling.