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Except For STI Model

  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to NOTE>BATTERY
    NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
  2. Lift up the vehicle.
  3. Remove the center exhaust pipe (rear). Ref. to EXHAUST (EXCEPT FOR STI)>Center Exhaust Pipe>REMOVAL
  4. Remove the center exhaust cover.
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  5. Remove the cable cover plate.
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  6. Disconnect the MT gear shift cable and MT gear select cable.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to deform the cable inner.
    • Do not twist the cable inner excessively.
    • Do not apply extra overload while holding the part (a).
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    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.
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  7. Remove the cable cover assembly.
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  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Remove the console box assembly. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Console Box>REMOVAL
  10. Remove the gear shift knob and remove the cover - shift lever. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Console Box>REMOVAL
  11. Remove the panel center LWR LH and RH. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Console Box>REMOVAL
  12. Remove the harness clamp.
  13. Remove the gear shift lever assembly.
    NOTE: The MT gear shift lever cannot be disassembled.
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