Select Cable: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Subaru Outback, 2004 Subaru Legacy, and 2004 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.
1. Tightening torque: T: 24.5 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
Fig 1: Installing Select Cable To Range Select Lever
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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. Refer to ADJUSTMENT , Select Cable.
Install the heat shield cover. (If equipped)
Install the front and center exhaust pipe. (Non-TURBO model)
Except 2.5 L U5 model

Refer to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe.

2.5 L U5 model

Refer to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe.

3.0 L model

Refer to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe.
Install center exhaust pipe. (TURBO model) < Refer to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe.