MT Gear Shift Lever: Disassembly: 6MT

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the spring pin from slider.

Fig 1: Removing Spring Pin From Slider
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Remove the slider and spring.

Fig 2: Removing Slider & Spring
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Cut the band clip.

Fig 3: Identifying Band Clip
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Remove the reverse check cable from cable plate.

Fig 4: Removing Reverse Check Cable From Cable Plate
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Remove the reverse check cable from gear shift assembly.

Fig 5: Removing Reverse Check Cable From Gear Shift Assembly
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Remove the holder and spring seat.

Fig 6: Removing Holder & Spring Seat
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Disassemble the lock wire.
NOTE: Do not reuse the lock wire.

Fig 7: Disassembling Lock Wire
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Remove the boss from rod.

Fig 8: Removing Boss From Rod
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Remove the rod from lever.

Fig 9: Removing Rod From Lever
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Separate the rod and inner boot.
Remove the snap ring from stay.

Fig 10: Removing Snap Ring From Stay
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Separate the gear shift lever and stay.

Fig 11: Separating Gear Shift Lever & Stay
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Remove the boot and bush from gear shift lever.

Fig 12: Removing Boot & Bush From Gear Shift Lever
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Remove the spring pin, and then remove the bush and snap ring.

Fig 13: Removing Spring Pin, Bush & Snap Ring
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Remove the bush and spacer from boss.

Fig 14: Removing Bush & Spacer From Boss
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Remove the bush and cushion rubber from stay.

Fig 15: Removing Bush & Cushion Rubber From Stay
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