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Inhibitor Switch: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Subaru Outback and 2001 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Move select lever to neutral position.
  2. Remove air intake chamber and duct.
  3. Disconnect inhibitor switch connector.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Inhibitor Switch Connector
    G02037022
  4. Remove center exhaust pipe.
  5. Remove snap pin from range select lever.
    Fig 2: Removing Snap Pin From Range Select Lever
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  6. Remove plate assembly from transmission case.
    Fig 3: Removing Plate Assembly From Transmission Case
    G02037024
  7. Remove bolts.
    Fig 4: Removing Bolts
    G02037025
  8. Move range select lever to parking position (left side).
    Fig 5: Moving Range Select Lever To Parking Position (Left Side)
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  9. Removing inhibitor switch from transmission.
    Fig 6: Removing Inhibitor Switch From Transmission
    G02037027