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. < Ref. to REMOVAL , CONSOLE BOX. >
Remove the clamp.

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

Fig 2: Identifying Boot And Insulator
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Remove the plate ASSY from body.

Fig 3: Identifying Plate ASSY From Body
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Lift-up the vehicle.
Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
NON-TURBO model

< Ref. to REMOVAL , REAR EXHAUST PIPE >, < Ref. to REMOVAL , MUFFLER. >

TURBO model

< Ref. to REMOVAL , REAR EXHAUST PIPE >, < Ref. to REMOVAL , MUFFLER . >
Remove the heat shield cover.
Remove the stay from transmission bracket.

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

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

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

Fig 7: Identifying Spring Pin And Joint
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Lower the vehicle.
Remove the gear shift lever.

Fig 8: Removing Gear Shift Lever
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