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MT Gear Shift Lever: Removal

  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Lift up the vehicle.
  3. Remove the center exhaust pipe. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
  4. Remove the center exhaust cover.
    Fig 1: Identifying Center Exhaust Cover
    G09481210Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the cable cover plate.
    Fig 2: Locating Cable Cover Plate Mounting Bolts
    G09481211Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the MT gear shift cable and MT gear select cable from the gear shift lever assembly.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to deform the cable inner.
    1. Pull out down the MT gear shift cable to spread the spring.
    2. Push the MT gear select cable in the direction of arrow, and remove it.
      Fig 3: Disconnecting MT Gear Shift Cable And MT Gear Select Cable From Gear Shift Lever Assembly
      G09481212Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the cable cover assembly.
    Fig 4: Locating Cable Cover Assembly Mounting Bolts
    G09481213Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Remove the ornament panel - consoles LH and RH. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Console Box. >
  10. Remove the gear shift knob and remove the cover - shift lever. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Console Box. >
  11. Remove the console box assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Console Box. >
  12. Remove the panel center LWR LH and RH. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Console Box. >
  13. Remove the harness clamp.
  14. Remove the gear shift lever assembly mounting bolt and remove the gear shift lever assembly from the vehicle.
    Fig 5: Locating Gear Shift Lever Assembly Mounting Bolts
    G09481214Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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