6MT Model

Set the vehicle on a lift.
Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
Remove the gear shift knob.
Remove the console box front. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Console Box . >
Remove the front cover assembly.
Remove the clamp.

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

Fig 2: Identifying Boot And Insulator Assembly
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Remove the harness clamp from the plate assembly.

Fig 3: Identifying Harness Clamp And Plate Assembly
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Remove the plate assembly from the vehicle body.

Fig 4: Identifying Plate Assembly To Vehicle Body
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Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the under cover.
Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler. < Refer to (H4DOTC) REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > < Refer to (H4DOTC) REMOVAL , Muffler. >
Remove the heat shield cover.

Fig 5: Identifying Heat Shield Cover
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Remove the crossmember. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Transmission Mounting System . >
Remove the snap pin and washer, and remove the reverse check cable from the reverse check lever.

Fig 6: Identifying Snap Pin And Washer
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Move the transmission to the right side, and remove the joint COMPL, stay bolts and reverse check cable.
NOTE: If the transmission is not moved aside, the joint COMPL and stay bolts may contact the body and cause damage.

Fig 7: Identifying Joint COMPL Bolt & Stay Bolt
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Remove the cushion rubber from the vehicle body.

Fig 8: Identifying Cushion Rubber
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Lower the vehicle.
Remove the gear shift lever.