Manual Transmission/Transaxle: Service and Repair

1. Deactivate Airbag system, if equipped, refer to Air Bags and Seat Belts/Air Bags (Supplemental Restraint Systems)/Service and Repair.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable, then raise and support vehicle and drain transmission oil.
3. Remove console box, then the gearshift lever.
4. Disconnect propeller shaft, speedometer cable and transmission electrical connectors.
5. Remove exhaust pipe bracket, then the front exhaust pipe.
6. Remove heat insulator, then the clutch release cylinder protector.
7. Remove clutch release cylinder, then the starter.
8. Support transmission with suitable jack, then remove transmission attaching bolts and lower transmission from vehicle.
9. Reverse procedure to install, bleed clutch hydraulic system, refer to Transmission and Drivetrain/Clutch, M/T/Service and Repair.