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MT Gear Shift Lever: Installation

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  1. Install the joint to the transmission and secure with a spring pin.
    Fig 1: Identifying Joint And Spring Pin
    G05661244Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Insert the gear shift lever from the room side.
    NOTE: Insert the rod and the stay, and then temporarily set them onto the transmission mount.
    Fig 2: Inserting Gear Shift Lever From Room Side
    G05661245Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Lift up the vehicle.
  4. Mount the cushion rubber on the vehicle body.

    Tightening torque: 

    18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 it-lb) 

    Fig 3: Identifying Cushion Rubber
    G05661246Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Using new self-locking nuts, connect the rod to the joint.

    Tightening torque: 

    18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 4: Connecting Rod To Joint
    G05661247Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Using new self-locking nuts, connect the stay to the transmission bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 5: Identifying Stay And Transmission Bracket
    G05661248Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install the heat shield cover.
    Fig 6: Identifying Heat Shield Cover
    G05661238Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
    • Non-turbo model

      <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe for H4SO engine. > <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Muffler for H4SO engine. >

    • Turbo model

    <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe for H4DOTC engine. > <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Muffler for H4DOTC engine. >

  9. Install the plate assembly to the vehicle body.

    Tightening torque: 

    18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 It-lb) 

    1. Set the plate assembly to the vehicle.
    2. Temporarily tighten the bolt (A).
    3. Tighten the bolt (B).
    4. Tighten the bolt (A).
    5. Tighten the bolts (C) and (D).
    Fig 7: Identifying Plate Assembly Bolts
    G05661250Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install the harness clamp to the plate.
  11. Install the boot and insulator assembly, and secure with a clamp.
    Fig 8: Identifying Boot And Insulator Assembly
    G05661235Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the console cover and console box. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Console Box . >
  13. Install the console front panel and console boot.
  14. Install the gear shift knob.
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