Drain the transmission fluid. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer.
Remove the right driveshaft.
Remove the shift cable cover (A).

Remove the heat shield (A).

Remove the two dowel bolts (B) and the flange bolt (C).
Remove the intermediate shaft (D) from the differential. Hold the intermediate shaft horizontally until it is clear of the differential to prevent damaging the oil seal.
Driver's Airbag Replacement
NOTE:
If replacing the driver's airbag after deployment, refer to
Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment for a
complete list of other parts that must also be replaced.
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Manual Transmission
The manual transmission is synchronized in all forward gears for smooth operation.
It has a lockout so you cannot shift directly from fifth to reverse. When shifting
up or down, make sure you pu ...
Under-Cowl Panel Replacement
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the body.
Remove these items:
Windshield wiper arms
Cowl cover
Remove the bolts, then remove the under-cowl panel ...