M/T Gear Shift Lever: Removal

Set the vehicle on a lift.
Remove the gear shift knob.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Remove the console box. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Console Box . >
Remove the clamp.

Fig 1: Identifying Clamp
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Remove the boot and insulator assembly.

Fig 2: Identifying Boot And Insulator Assembly
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Remove the plate assembly from body.

Fig 3: Identifying Plate Assembly
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Lift-up the vehicle.
Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
Non-turbo model

< Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe . > < Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler . >

Turbo model

< Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe . > < Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler . >
Remove the heat shield cover. (If equipped)
Remove the stay from transmission bracket.

Fig 4: Identifying Stay
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Remove the rod from joint.

Fig 5: Identifying Rod
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Remove the cushion rubber from body.

Fig 6: Identifying Cushion Rubber
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Remove the spring pin, and then extract the joint.

Fig 7: Identifying Spring Pin & Joint
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Lower the vehicle.
Remove the gear shift lever.

Fig 8: Identifying Gear Shift Lever
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