Select Cable: Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Set the select lever to "N" range.
Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler:
SOHC model:

< Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. >,

< Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler. >,

DOHC turbo model:

< Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > and

< Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler. >
Remove the heat shield cover. (If equipped)

Fig 1: Removing Heat Shield Cover
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Loosen the adjusting nut on each side.

Fig 2: Loosening Adjusting Nut On Each Side
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Turn the adjusting nut B until it lightly touches the connector.

Fig 3: Turning Adjusting Nut
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While preventing the adjusting nut B from moving with a wrench, tighten the adjusting nut A.
Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Tightening Adjusting Nuts
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After completion of fitting, make sure that the select lever operates smoothly all across the operating range.
Install in the reverse order of removal.