Select Cable: Installation

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.

Install the select cable to base plate.
1. Tightening torque: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb)
Install the select cable to range select lever.
Install the plate assembly to transmission.
Tightening torque:
1. T: 24.5 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
Fig 1: Installing Plate Assembly
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Install the washer and snap pin to range select lever.

Fig 2: Installing Washer & Snap Pin To Range Select Lever
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Move the select lever to "N" position, then adjust the select cable position. < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Select Cable.>
Install the heat shield cover. (If equipped)
Install the front and center exhaust pipe.
2.5 L model
1. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe. >
3.0 L model
1. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe.>