Except For STI Model

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Remove the gear shift knob.
Remove the console box. < Refer to REMOVAL , Console Box. >
Remove the console side cover and console front panel. < Refer to CONSOLE FRONT PANEL , REMOVAL, Center Console. >
Remove the clamp.

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

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

Fig 3: Identifying Harness Clamp
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Remove the plate COMPL from the vehicle body.

Fig 4: Removing Plate COMPL From Vehicle Body
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Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the center exhaust pipe (rear). < Refer to GENERAL DESCRIPTION . >
Remove the heat shield cover.

Fig 5: Identifying Heat Shield Cover
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Remove the stay from transmission bracket.

Fig 6: Identifying Transmission Bracket And Stay
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Remove the rod from joint.

Fig 7: Removing Rod From Joint
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Remove the cushion rubber from the vehicle body.

Fig 8: Identifying Cushion Rubber And Stay
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Extract the spring pin and remove the joint.

Fig 9: Identifying Spring Pin And Joint
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Lower the vehicle.
Remove the gear shift lever.

Fig 10: Removing/Inserting Gear Shift Lever
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