Except For STI Model
- Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to NOTE>BATTERYNOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
- Lift up the vehicle.
- Remove the center exhaust pipe (rear). Ref. to EXHAUST (EXCEPT FOR STI)>Center Exhaust Pipe>REMOVAL
- Remove the center exhaust cover.
- Remove the cable cover plate.
- 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).
- Remove the cable cover assembly.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the console box assembly. 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 panel center LWR LH and RH. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Console Box>REMOVAL
- Remove the harness clamp.
- Remove the gear shift lever assembly.NOTE: The MT gear shift lever cannot be disassembled.