5MT Model

Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
Remove the gear shift knob by turning it counterclockwise.
Remove the front console panel. 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.

Fig 1: Locating MT Gear Shift Lever Clamp
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Remove the boot and insulator assembly.

Fig 2: Locating Boot And Insulator Assembly
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Remove the harness clamp from the plate COMPL.

Fig 3: Locating Complete Plate Harness Clamp
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Remove the plate COMPL from the vehicle body.

Fig 4: Locating Complete Plate Bolts
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Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the center exhaust cover.

Fig 5: Locating Center Exhaust Cover Bolts
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Remove the stay from the shift bracket.

Fig 6: Locating Shift Bracket Stay Bolt
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Remove the rod from joint.

Fig 7: Locating Joint Rod Bolt
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Remove the cushion rubber from the vehicle body.

Fig 8: Locating Stay And Cushion Rubber
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Extract the spring pin and remove the joint.

Fig 9: Locating Joint And Spring Pin
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Remove the gear shift lever from the bottom of the vehicle.