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STI Model

  1. Insert the gear shift lever from the room side.
    NOTE: After inserting the rod and stay, temporarily put them onto transmission mount.
  2. Lift up the vehicle.
  3. Mount the cushion rubber on the body.

    Tightening torque: 

    18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Cushion Rubber Of Body
    G05002330Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Move the transmission to the right side of the vehicle, and install the joint COMPL and stay.

    Tightening torque: 

    T1: 12 N.m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.9 ft-lb) 

    T2: 32 N.m (3.3 kgf-m, 23.6 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Reverse Check Cable And Mounting Bolts With Torque Specification
    G07689459Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the crossmember. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Transmission Mounting System. >
  6. Install the reverse check cable end, washer and snap pin to the reverse check lever.
    NOTE:
    • Make sure to point the snap pin in an appropriate direction.
    • Before installing, adjust the reverse check cable. < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Reverse Check Cable. >
    Fig 3: Reverse Check Cable, Washer And Snap Pin
    G07689460Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install the heat shield cover.
    Fig 4: Heat Shield Cover
    G05661238Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the center exhaust pipe. < Ref. to GENERAL DESCRIPTION . >
  9. Install the under cover.
  10. Install the plate COMPL.
    NOTE: Be careful not to twist the inner boot when installing.

    Tightening torque: 

    18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) 

    1. Set the plate COMPL to the vehicle.
    2. Temporarily tighten the bolt (A).
    3. Tighten the bolt (B).
    4. Tighten the bolt (A).
    5. Tighten the bolts (C) and (D).
      Fig 5: Plate COMPL Mounting Bolts
      G05661250Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Install the harness clamp to the plate COMPL.
  12. Install the boot and insulator assembly, and secure with a clamp.
    Fig 6: Boot And Insulator Assembly
    G06345719Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Install the console side cover and console front panel. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Center Console. >
  14. Install the console box. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Console Box. >
  15. Install the gear shift knob.
  16. Make sure the gears can be shifted accurately into each gear.