MT Gear Shift Cable: Removal

Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the transmission under cover.

Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Remove the center exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DO)>Center Exhaust Pipe>REMOVAL .
Remove the center exhaust cover.

Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Remove the cable clamp and take out the MT gear shift cable from the clamp.

Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Remove the dust cover from transmission body.

Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Remove the snap pin from the shift lever COMPL.

Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Remove the bolts holding the shift bracket.

Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Remove the shift bracket and MT gear shift cable as a single unit from the transmission body.
CAUTION: Do not apply excessive load while holding the part (a).

Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Remove the cable cover plate.

Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Disconnect the MT gear shift cable.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to deform the cable inner.
- Do not apply excessive load while holding the part (a).
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

NOTE: Pull out down the MT gear shift cable to spread the spring.

Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Remove the clamp which holds the MT gear shift cable.

Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Pull out the MT gear shift cable from cable cover assembly.

Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
CAUTION:
- Do not bend MT gear shift cable at a sharp angle.
- Do not twist the cable inner excessively.