A: Removal

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 the battery.
Remove the parking brake lever boot.

Fig 1: Identifying Parking Brake Lever Boot
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Remove bolts (A), screw (B), and clips (C).

Fig 2: Locating Console Box Bolts, Screw And Clips
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Disconnect the connectors and remove the console box.