Except For STI Model

Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note. >
Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the center exhaust pipe (rear). < Ref. to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
Remove the center exhaust cover.

Fig 1: Identifying Center Exhaust Cover
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Remove the cable cover plate.

Fig 2: Locating Cable Cover Plate Stud Bolts
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Disconnect the MT gear shift cable and MT gear select cable.
CAUTION: Be careful not to deform the cable inner.
1. Pull out down the MT gear shift cable to spread the spring.
2. Push the MT gear select cable in the direction of arrow, and remove it.
  
  Fig 3: Disconnecting MT Gear Shift Cable And MT Gear Select Cable
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Remove the cable cover assembly.

Fig 4: Locating Cable Cover Assembly Stud Bolts
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Lower the vehicle.
Remove the console box assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Console Box. >
Remove the gear shift knob and 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 harness clamp.
Remove the gear shift lever assembly.
NOTE: The MT gear shift lever cannot be disassembled.

Fig 5: Locating Gear Shift Lever Assembly Bolts
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