1. 5MT

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

Set the vehicle on a lift.
Disconnect the negative cable from battery.
Remove the gear shift knob.
Remove the console box. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Console Box. >
Remove the plate assembly from body.

Fig 1: Removing Plate Assembly From Body
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Lift-up the vehicle.
Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler:
SOHC model:

< Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe > and

< Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler. >

DOHC turbo model:

< Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > and

< Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler. >
Remove the heat shield cover. (If equipped)

Fig 2: Removing Heat Shield Cover
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Remove the stay from transmission bracket.

Fig 3: Removing Stay From Transmission Bracket
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Remove the rod from joint.

Fig 4: Removing Rod From Joint
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Remove the cushion rubber from body.

Fig 5: Removing Cushion Rubber From Body
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Extract the spring pin, and then remove the joint.

Fig 6: Removing Spring Pin, & Joint
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Lower the vehicle.
Remove the gear shift lever.

Fig 7: Removing Gear Shift Lever
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