CROSSMEMBER And 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 front and center exhaust pipes. < Refer to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe. > < Refer to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler. < Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > < Refer to REMOVAL , Muffler. >
Remove the heat shield cover.

Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shield Cover
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Set the transmission jack under transmission.
CAUTION: Always support the transmission case with a transmission jack.
Remove the front crossmember and the rear crossmember.

Fig 2: Locating Front Crossmember And Rear Crossmember Bolts
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Remove the transmission cushion rubber.