Although the video doesn't show the removal of the subframe connector bar/brace (runs side to side right under bellhousing), you can see later in video it is removed, & yes, it has to be removed to pull trans, else you can't lower the trans enough for shifter clearance (& although I removed my shifter (to replace with aftermarket), the bar/brace is far easier & less time consuming to remove; 4 bolts, 2 on each side). Hope this helps you as well.
John Miller
Saturday, March 4th, 2017 AT 6:55 AM