Honda S-MX / Stepwagon - Manual Gearbox Conversion Guide

To convert the Honda S-MX(RH1/RH2) or Stepwagon (RF1/RF2) to manual gearbox /  transmission requires some custom fabrication as the car was never intended to be manual.

You will need the following parts
- Honda CR-V MK1 Manual transmission (4WD are ok too, just dont connect the propshaft)
- Honda CR-V MK1 Gear selector, Gear Cables, Surround

- Honda B series (CRV,CIVIC etc) Clutch slave cylinder. hydraulic hose, Master cylinder, Clutch pedal assembly, Flywheel, Clutch, Clutch fork, Manual starter motor, Driveshafts and halfshaft

Modifications are required to the following to fit
- Rear engine mount bracket (one hole needs enlarging)
- Modification to clutch pedal to clear steering rack

Wiring Modifications
- Starter / Ignition switch wiring (there is a relay that needs to be bypassed)
- Removal of the Park key lock on ignition barrel
- Wiring of reverse light switch on gearbox (green/black wire on chassis)

Starter / Ignition wiring

The Black/Red and Black/White wires need to be removed from the relay and linked