STI Model

Disconnect the ground cable from battery. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note.>
NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
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: 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.

Fig 3: Removing Harness Clamp
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Remove the plate COMPL.

Fig 4: Removing 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: Removing 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: Removing Snap Pin And Washer
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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: Joint COMPL, Stay Bolts And Reverse Check Cable
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Remove the cushion rubber.

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