Console Front Cover

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Outback and 2012 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

MT model

Remove the console front cover assembly.

Remove the shift knob.

Fig 1: Removing Shift Knob
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Release the clips and claws, then pull up the console front cover assembly.

Fig 2: Pulling Up Console Front Cover Assembly
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NOTE: Turn over the front center pocket mat (a) and pull up the console front cover from the slit.
Disconnect the harness connector and remove the console front cover assembly.

AT model

Remove the console front cover assembly.
1. Remove the select lever knob.
  1. Lower the cover grip AT.
  2. Remove the clamp grip pin, then remove the select lever knob.
  Fig 3: Identifying Select Lever Knob Clamp Grip Pin
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2. Release the clips and claws, then pull up the console front cover assembly.
  
  Fig 4: Pulling Up Console Front Cover Assembly
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  NOTE: Turn over the front center pocket mat (a) and pull up the console front cover from the slit.
3. Disconnect the harness connector and remove the console front cover assembly.