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Select Cable: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Set the vehicle on the lift.
  2. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery.
  3. Prior to removal, set the lever to "N" position.
  4. Lift-up the vehicle.
  5. Remove the front and center exhaust pipe. (Non-turbo model). See FRONT EXHAUST PIPE .
    CAUTION: When removing the exhaust pipes, be careful each exhaust pipe does not drop out.
  6. Remove the center exhaust pipe. (Turbo model). See CENTER EXHAUST PIPE .
  7. Remove the heat shield cover. (If equipped)
  8. Remove the snap pin from range select lever.
    Fig 1: Removing Snap Pin From Range Select Lever
    G01998693Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the plate assembly from transmission case.
    Fig 2: Removing Plate Assembly From Transmission Case
    G01998694Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Disconnect the cable from select lever and then remove the cable bracket.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Cable From Select Lever
    G01998695Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the select cable from plate assembly.