Transmission Mounting System: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

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.