Except Sport Shift Model

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Subaru Outback, 2003 Subaru Legacy, and 2003 Subaru Baja. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove four washers and then detach rubber boot.
Remove bolts and then remove cable bracket and plate.

Fig 1: Removing Bolts, Cable Bracket & Plate
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Twist the select lever grip and then remove select lever grip.
Detach indicator cover and pattern plate.

Fig 2: Detaching Indicator Cover & Pattern Plate
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Disconnect solenoid assembly connector.
While pressing shift lock cancel button, remove shift lock solenoid assembly.

Fig 3: Removing Shift Lock Solenoid Assembly While Pressing Shift Lock Cancel Button
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Remove illumination light.

Fig 4: Removing Illumination Light
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Remove illumination bulb.
Remove illumination light cover.

Fig 5: Removing Illumination Light Cover
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Remove stopper.

Fig 6: Removing Stopper
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Tilt lever forward and pull down to separate it from frame.

Fig 7: Tilting Lever Forward & Pulling Down To Separate It From Frame
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Remove clip, and "P" position switch with harness.

Fig 8: Removing Clip "P" Position Switch With Harness
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Remove detent spring

Fig 9: Removing Detent Spring
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Remove spring.
CAUTION: Wear goggles. Do not allow spring to fly out during removal.
Remove bolt and then disconnect lever upper and lever lower.

Fig 10: Disconnecting Lever Upper & Lever Lower
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