Transmission Control Module (TCM): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Outback and 2012 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 instrument panel lower cover. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER COVER .
Disconnect the connector from TCM.

Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Control Module And Steering Column
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Remove the TCM.
NOTE: Replace the TCM and bracket as a set.