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Transmission Control Module (TCM): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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  2. Remove the lower cover and then disconnect the connector.
    Fig 2: Removing Lower Cover & Disconnecting Connector
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  3. Remove the knee bolster.
    Fig 3: Removing Knee Bolster
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  4. Disconnect the connectors from transmission control module.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Connectors From Transmission Control Module
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  5. Remove the transmission control module.