MT Gear Shift Lever: Removal

Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the center exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST(H4DO)>Center Exhaust Pipe>REMOVAL .
Remove the center exhaust cover.

Fig 1: Identifying MT Gear Shift Lever Center Exhaust Cover
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Remove the cable cover plate.

Fig 2: Locating Cable Cover Plate Clamps
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Disconnect the MT gear shift cable and MT gear select cable from the gear shift lever assembly.
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: Removing MT Gear Select Cable
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Remove the cable cover assembly.

Fig 4: Locating Cable Cover Assembly Bolts
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Lower the vehicle.
Remove the ornament panel - consoles LH and RH. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Console Box>REMOVAL .
Remove the gear shift knob and remove the cover - shift lever. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Console Box>REMOVAL .
Remove the console box assembly. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Console Box>REMOVAL .
Remove the panel center LWR LH and RH. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Console Box>REMOVAL .
Remove the harness clamp.
Remove the gear shift lever assembly mounting bolt and remove the gear shift lever assembly from the vehicle.

Fig 5: Locating Gear Shift Lever Assembly Mounting Bolts

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