MT Gear Shift Lever: Removal

Set the vehicle on a lift.
Remove the gear shift knob.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Remove the console box. Refer to REMOVAL , Console Box.
Remove the clamp.

Fig 1: Removing Clamp
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Remove the boot and insulator assembly.

Fig 2: Removing Boot & Insulator Assembly
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Remove the plate ASSY from body.

Fig 3: Removing Plate ASSY From Body
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Lift-up the vehicle.
Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
Except 2.5 L U5 model

Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe and REMOVAL , Muffler.

2.5 L U5 model

Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe and REMOVAL , Muffler.

3.0 L model

Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe and REMOVAL , Muffler.

TURBO model

Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe and REMOVAL , Muffler.
Remove the heat shield cover.
Remove the stay from transmission bracket.

Fig 4: Removing Stay From Transmission Bracket
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Remove the rod from joint.

Fig 5: Removing Rod From Joint
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Remove the cushion rubber from body.

Fig 6: Removing Cushion Rubber From Body
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Remove the spring pin, and then extract the joint.

Fig 7: Removing Spring Pin & Then Extract Joint
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Lower the vehicle.
Remove the gear shift lever.

Fig 8: Removing Gear Shift Lever
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