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Except For STI Model

  1. Install the gear shift lever assembly.

    Tightening torque: 

    18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Locating Gear Shift Lever Assembly Screws
    G09481214Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the harness clamp.
  3. Lift up the vehicle.
  4. Install the cable cover assembly.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb) 

  5. Connect the MT gear shift cable and MT gear select cable.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to deform the cable inner.
    Fig 2: Identifying MT Gear Shift Cable And MT Gear Select Cable
    G10267871Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Attach the cable cover plate.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb) 

  7. Install the center exhaust cover.

    Tightening torque: 

    18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) 

  8. Install the center exhaust pipe (rear). <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe.>
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Adjust the detent of the MT gear shift lever. <Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , MT Gear Shift Lever.>
  11. Install the panel center LWR LH and RH. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Console Box.>
  12. Install the cover - shift lever, and install the gear shift knob. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Console Box.>
  13. Install the console box assembly. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Console Box.>
  14. Make sure the gears can be shifted accurately into each gear. Adjust the MT gear select lever, if the gears cannot be shifted correctly. <Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , MT Gear Select Cable.>
  15. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note.>