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Select Cable: Removal

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.
  1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
  2. Disconnect the ground cable 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.

    2.5 L model 

    1. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe.>

    3.0 L model 

    1. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe.>
  6. Remove the heat shield cover. (If equipped)
  7. Remove the snap pin from range select lever.
    Fig 1: Removing Snap Pin From Range Select Lever
    G02876270Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the plate assembly from transmission case.
    Fig 2: Removing Plate Assembly From Transmission Case
    G02876271Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Disconnect the cable from select lever, and then remove the cable bracket.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Cable From Select Lever
    G02876272Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the select cable from plate assembly.
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