WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Subaru Outback and 2006 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Remove the parking brake lever cover.
Fig 1: Identifying Parking Brake Lever Cover
Remove the bolts and clips.
Fig 2: Locating Bolts And Clips
Disconnect the connector, and remove the console box.