Transmission Mounting System: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Subaru Outback, 2004 Subaru Legacy, and 2004 Subaru Baja. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

PITCHING STOPPER
1. Remove the air intake duct. (Non-TURBO model) Refer to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct.
2. Remove the air cleaner case or the air intake chamber. (Non-TURBO model)
  Except U5 model
  
  Refer to REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case.
  
  U5 model
  
  Refer to REMOVAL , Air Intake Chamber.
3. Remove the intercooler. (TURBO model) Refer to INTERCOOLER .
4. Remove the pitching stopper.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Pitching Stopper
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
CROSSMEMBER AND CUSHION RUBBER
1. Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2. Jack-up the vehicle and support it with sturdy racks.
3. Remove the front and center exhaust pipes. (Non-TURBO model)
  Except U5 model
  
  Refer to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe.
  
  U5 model
  
  Refer to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe.
4. Remove the center exhaust pipe. (TURBO model) Refer to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe.
5. Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
6. Remove the heat shield cover. (If equipped)
7. Set the transmission jack under the transmission body.
  CAUTION: Always support the transmission case with a transmission jack.
8. Remove the rear crossmember.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Rear Crossmember
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
9. Remove the rear cushion rubber.