MT Gear Shift Lever: Removal

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

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

Fig 2: Removing Boot And Insulator Assembly
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Remove the harness clamp from plate.

Fig 3: Removing Harness Clamp From Plate
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Remove the plate assembly from vehicle body.

Fig 4: Removing Bolts Plate Assembly From Vehicle Body
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Lift-up the vehicle.
Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
- SOHC model
  < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe.> < Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler. >
- DOHC turbo model
  < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe.> < Ref. to REMOVAL , Joint Pipe. >
- DOHC 3.0 L model
  < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe.> < Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler. >
Remove the heat shield cover.

Fig 5: Removing Heat Shield Cover
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Remove the stay from transmission bracket.

Fig 6: Removing Stay From Transmission Bracket
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Remove the rod from joint.

Fig 7: Removing Rod From Joint
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Remove the cushion rubber from vehicle body.

Fig 8: Removing Cushion Rubber From Vehicle Body
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Extract the spring pin and remove the joint.

Fig 9: Removing Joint
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Lower the vehicle.
Remove the gear shift lever.

Fig 10: Removing Gear Shift Lever
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