STI Model
- Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to NOTE>BATTERYNOTE: 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 EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Console Box>REMOVAL
- 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 clamp.
- Remove the boot and insulator assembly.
- Remove the harness clamp.
- Remove the plate COMPL.
- Lift up the vehicle.
- Remove the center exhaust pipe (rear). Ref. to EXHAUST (STI)>Center Exhaust Pipe>REMOVAL
- Remove the center exhaust cover.
- Remove the crossmember. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (6MT) (TY85)>Transmission Mounting System>REMOVAL
- Remove the snap pin and washer, and remove the reverse check cable.
- 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.
- Remove the cushion rubber.
- Remove the gear shift lever.