Transmission Rear CROSSMEMBER And Rear Cushion Rubber

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the center exhaust pipe. (non-turbo model) < Refer to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
Remove the center exhaust pipe (rear). (turbo model) < Refer to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
Remove the heat shield cover.

Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shield Cover
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Set the transmission jack under transmission.
NOTE: Make sure that the support plate of transmission jack does not touch the oil pan.
Remove the transmission rear crossmember.

Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Rear Crossmember
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Remove the rear cushion rubber.