6MT Model

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Subaru Outback and 2007 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the spring pin from the slider.

Fig 1: Identifying Spring Pin And Slider
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Remove the slider and spring.

Fig 2: Identifying Slider And Spring
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Cut the band clip.
Remove the reverse check cable from the cable plate.

Fig 3: Identifying Reverse Check Cable And Cable Plate
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Remove the reverse check cable from the gear shift assembly.

Fig 4: Identifying Reverse Check Cable
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Remove the holder and spring.

Fig 5: Identifying Holder And Spring
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Disassemble the lock wires.
NOTE: Do not reuse the lock wire.

Fig 6: Identifying Lock Wires
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Remove the boss from the rod.

Fig 7: Identifying Boss And Rod
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Remove the rod from lever.

Fig 8: Identifying Rod And Lever
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Separate the rod and inner boot.
Remove the snap ring from the stay.

Fig 9: Identifying Snap Ring
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Separate the gear shift lever and the stay.

Fig 10: Identifying Gear Shift Lever And Stay
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Remove the boot and bushing from gear shift lever.

Fig 11: Identifying O-Ring And Bushing
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Remove the spring pin, and then remove the bushing and snap ring.

Fig 12: Identifying Bushing And Snap Ring
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Remove the bushing and spacer from the boss. 2) Install the bushing and spacer to boss.

Fig 13: Identifying Bushing And Spacer
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Remove the bushing and cushion rubber from the stay.

Fig 14: Identifying Bushing And Cushion Rubber
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