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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. Remove the gear shift knob by turning it counterclockwise.
  3. Remove the console box assembly. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Console Box>REMOVAL
  4. Remove the cover - shift lever. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Console Box>REMOVAL
  5. Remove the panel center LWR LH and RH. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Console Box>REMOVAL
  6. Remove the clamp.
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  7. Remove the boot and insulator assembly.
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  8. Remove the harness clamp.
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  9. Remove the plate COMPL.
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  10. Lift up the vehicle.
  11. Remove the center exhaust pipe (rear). Ref. to EXHAUST (STI)>Center Exhaust Pipe>REMOVAL
  12. Remove the center exhaust cover.
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  13. Remove the crossmember. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (6MT) (TY85)>Transmission Mounting System>REMOVAL
  14. Remove the snap pin and washer, and remove the reverse check cable.
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  15. 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.
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  16. Remove the cushion rubber.
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  17. Remove the gear shift lever.