| Shifter: The center console for the WRX doesn't have screws holding it in like the RS. Rather, there are some hidden tabs and clips as shown in the pictures. The way to remove the console is to pull up the emergency brake, and open the hatch to its rear compartment. Using a flat blade screwdriver, which should be wrapped with a towel to prevent scratching the plastic, pry up the back half at the slots shown in the picture. After it's up enough to grab the back half, just tugged firmly to remove it. Unplug the mirror controls so you can put it aside. Note where the clips are and put them back on the upper part before installing it. For the front half, unscrewed the shift knob all the way. It's attached to the boot so just let it rest there when it's unscrewed. Next remove the front half of the console top. Grab the back part that's exposed and tug up. It sort of hinges at the front under the radio section. Now the shifter will be exposed. You'll need the car up on ramps or jack stands. Make certain the car is SAFELY in the air, you are going to get all the way under the car at the center. The WRX seems to have enough room to get your arm in and grab the rods after unbolting and remove them. Bolt in the Xcceleration short shift, tighten all bolts, replace boot and console. Enjoy short shifting.  | 
