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 body.

Fig 4: Removing Plate COMPL From Body
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Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the under cover.
Remove the center exhaust pipe. < Refer to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
Remove the heat shield cover.

Fig 5: Identifying Heat Shield Cover
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Remove the crossmember. < Refer 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, Washer And Reverse Check Cable
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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 Reverse Check Cable, Joint COMPL Bolt And Stay Bolt
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Remove the cushion rubber from the body.

Fig 8: Removing/Installing Body Cushion Rubber
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Lower the vehicle.
Remove the gear shift lever.