How to remove ep shift box and cup holder console.PLEASE HELP ASAP!

[james_t_m]

Trying to take off the shift box and cup holder console for a whole entire day and couldn't figure it out.Just swap DC5 type R motor and needed to get these things done so can get my car going.Pictures would also be useful and will rsx-s shift box fit ep?

[thedvlsh1]

Factory service manual for 02-03 EP3 --> http://bit.ly/IcNaJJ.

[usedep3]

Trying to take off the shift box and cup holder console for a whole entire day and couldn't figure it out.Just swap DC5 type R motor and needed to get these things done so can get my car going.Pictures would also be useful and will rsx-s shift box fit ep?

The rsx shifter is the for the rsx. No need to swap out the ep3 shifter. If you own an 02, you might already have the 6 speed ep3 shifter. If not, you can always mod/shave the 5 speed into a 6 speed for '$Free.99' or get a bcss (buddy club short shifter) for around $120-$200 shipped.