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  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note.>
    NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
  2. Lift up the vehicle.
  3. Remove the center exhaust pipe (rear). <Ref. to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe.>
  4. Remove the center exhaust cover.
    Fig 1: Removing Center Exhaust Cover
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  5. Remove the cable cover plate.
    Fig 2: Removing Cable Cover Plate
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  6. Disconnect the MT gear shift cable and MT gear select cable.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to deform the cable inner.
    1. Pull out down the MT gear shift cable to spread the spring.
    2. Push the MT gear select cable in the direction of arrow, and remove it.
    Fig 3: Pushing MT Gear Select Cable
    G11577390Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the cable cover assembly.
    Fig 4: Locating Cable Cover Assembly Nuts
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  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Remove the console box assembly. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Console Box.>
  10. Remove the gear shift knob and remove the cover - shift lever. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Console Box.>
  11. Remove the panel center LWR LH and RH. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Console Box.>
  12. Remove the harness clamp.
  13. Remove the gear shift lever assembly.
    NOTE: The MT gear shift lever cannot be disassembled.
    Fig 5: Locating Gear Shift Lever Assembly Bolts
    G11577392Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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