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STI Model

  1. Insert the gear shift lever from the bottom of the vehicle.
    NOTE: After inserting the rod and stay, temporarily put them onto transmission mount.
  2. Install the cushion rubber.

    Tightening torque: 

    18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) 

  3. Move the transmission to the right side of the vehicle, and install the joint COMPL and stay.

    Tightening torque: 

    T1: 12 N.m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.9 ft-lb) 

    T2: 32 N.m (3.3 kgf-m, 23.6 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Reverse Check Cable
    G10267866Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the reverse check cable, washer and snap pin.
    NOTE: Pay attention to the installing direction of the snap ring.
    Fig 2: Installing Reverse Check Cable, Washer And Snap Pin
    G10267867Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Make sure the hole of extension case is aligned with that of reverse check lever. If the hole positions are not aligned, adjust the reverse check cable. <Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Reverse Check Cable.>
    NOTE:
    • Check that the M3 bolt goes through the hole of reverse check lever and can be inserted into the hole of extension case.
    • When checking visually, confirm that the gap of hole positions is 0.5 mm (0.02 in) or less.
    Fig 3: Identifying Reverse Check Lever And Extension Case Hole
    G10267868Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the crossmember. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Transmission Mounting System.>
  7. Install the center exhaust cover.
  8. Install the center exhaust pipe (rear). <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe.>
  9. Install the plate COMPL.
    NOTE: Be careful not to twist the inner boot when installing.

    Tightening torque: 

    18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) 

    1. Set the plate COMPL to the vehicle.
    2. Temporarily tighten the bolt (A).
    3. Tighten the bolt (B).
    4. Tighten the bolt (A).
    5. Tighten the bolts (C) and (D).
      Fig 4: Identifying Plate Compl Bolts
      G10267869Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install the harness clamp to the plate COMPL.
  11. Install the boot and insulator assembly, and secure with a clamp.
  12. Install the panel center LWR LH and RH. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Console Box.>
  13. Install the cover - shift lever. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Console Box.>
  14. Install the console box assembly. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Console Box.>
  15. Install the gear shift knob by turning it clockwise.
    CAUTION: Do not turn the gear shift knob excessively to prevent it from being damaged.
  16. Make sure the gears can be shifted accurately into each gear.
  17. Connect the battery ground terminal.
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