MT Gear Shift Lever: Removal

Remove gear shift knob.
Remove console box. Refer to REMOVAL , Console Box.
Remove boot plate from body.

Fig 1: Removing Boot Plate From Body
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Lift the vehicle.
Remove rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe and REMOVAL , Muffler.
Remove heat shield cover.

Fig 2: Removing Heat Shield Cover
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Remove stay from transmission bracket.

Fig 3: Removing Stay From Transmission Bracket
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Remove rod from joint.

Fig 4: Removing Rod From Joint
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Remove cushion rubber from body.

Fig 5: Removing Cushion Rubber From Body
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Remove joint and then extract spring pin.

Fig 6: Removing Joint & Extract Spring Pin
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Lower the vehicle.
Remove gear shift lever.

Fig 7: Removing Gear Shift Lever

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