6MT Model

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

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

Fig 2: Identifying Bushing And Insulator Assembly
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Remove the harness clamp from the plate assembly.

Fig 3: Identifying Plate Assembly Harness Clamp
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Remove the plate assembly from the vehicle body.

Fig 4: Identifying Plate Assembly Bolts
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Lift the vehicle.
Remove the under cover.
Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe .> <Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler .>
Remove the heat shield cover.

Fig 5: Identifying Heat Shield Cover
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Remove the crossmember. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Transmission Mounting System .>
Remove the snap pin and washer, and remove the reverse check cable from the reverse check lever.

Fig 6: Identifying Snap Pin, Washer And Reverse Check Cable
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Move the transmission to the right side, and remove the joint COM PL, stay bolts and reverse check cable.
NOTE: If the transmission is not moved aside, the joint COM PL and stay bolts may contact the body and cause damage.

Fig 7: Identifying Joint COMPL Bolt, Stay Bolts And Reverse Check Cable
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Remove the cushion rubber from the vehicle body.

Fig 8: Removing Cushion Rubber
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Lower the vehicle.
Remove the gear shift lever.