2016 Subaru WRX BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

MT Gear Select Cable: Removal

CAUTION: Always use new MT gear select cable if the cable is removed from selector lever COMPL of transmission side.
  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note. >
  2. Remove the air intake duct. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct. >
  3. Remove the intercooler and the intercooler stay. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Intercooler. >
  4. Disconnect the engine harness connector.
    Fig 1: Identifying Engine Harness Connectors
    G10292980Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Disconnect the transmission radio ground cord terminal.
    Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Radio Ground Cord Terminal
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  6. Remove the pitching stopper. < Ref. to PITCHING STOPPER , REMOVAL, Transmission Mounting System. >
  7. Lift up the vehicle.
  8. Remove the center exhaust pipe (rear). < Ref. to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
  9. Remove the center exhaust cover.
    Fig 3: Identifying Center Exhaust Cover
    G09481210Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the propeller shaft. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Propeller Shaft. >
  11. Remove the cable clamp.
    Fig 4: Identifying Cable Clamp
    G10292983Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Place the transmission jack under the transmission.
  13. Remove the mounting bolt of front crossmember and rear crossmember, and lower the transmission approx. 100 mm (4 in).
    Fig 5: Locating Mounting Bolt Of Front Crossmember And Rear Crossmember
    G10267930Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Insert a spanner between the selector lever COMPL and the MT gear select cable, and remove the MT gear select cable by raising the handle.
    NOTE:
    • Use a spanner with 11 to 13 in size.
    • The thickness of the spanner must not exceed 6 mm (0.2 in).
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.