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Select Cable: Removal

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.
  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. (Non-TURBO model)

    Except 2.5 L U5 model

    Refer to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe.

    2.5 L U5 model

    Refer to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe.

    3.0 L model

    Refer to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe.

  6. Remove center exhaust pipe. (TURBO model) Refer to REMOVAL , 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
    G00917917Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the plate assembly from transmission case.
    Fig 2: Removing Plate Assembly From Transmission Case
    G00917918Courtesy 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
    G00917919Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the select cable from plate assembly.
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