STI Model

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Remove the gear shift knob by turning it counterclockwise.
Remove the console box assembly. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Console Box.>
Remove the cover - shift lever. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Console Box.>
Remove the panel center LWR LH and RH. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Console Box.>
Remove the clamp.

Fig 1: Identifying MT Gear Shift Lever
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Remove the boot and insulator assembly.

Fig 2: Identifying Boot And Insulator Assembly
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Remove the harness clamp.

Fig 3: Identifying Harness Clamp
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Remove the plate COMPL.

Fig 4: Identifying Plate Compl
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Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the center exhaust pipe (rear). <Ref. to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe.>
Remove the center exhaust cover.

Fig 5: Identifying Center Exhaust 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.

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 COMPL, stay bolts and reverse check cable.
NOTE: If the transmission is not moved aside, the joint COMPL and stay bolts may contact the body and cause damage.

Fig 7: Identifying Joint Compl Bolt, Stay Bolt, Reverse Check Cable
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Remove the cushion rubber.

Fig 8: Identifying Cushion Rubber
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Remove the gear shift lever.