Reverse Check Cable: Installation

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.

Adjust the length between end of cable plate and reverse check cable to 84 mm (3.31 in), and then tighten the lock nut.
Tightening torque:

6 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Adjusting Length Between End Of Cable Plate & Reverse Check Cable
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Insert the reverse check cable to the hole of inner boots from underneath the vehicle.
Move the transmission to right side, and then install the stay.
Tightening torque:

T: 32 N.m (3.3 kgf-m, 23.6 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Installing Stay
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Lower the vehicle.
Insert the reverse check cable to the gear shift lever assembly, then fix with the band clip.
NOTE:
- Cut off the extra band clip.
- Make sure that the reverse check cable is inserted into gear shift lever assembly without any clearance.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Extra Band Clip
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Fix the slider and reverse check cable end with spring pin.
NOTE: Apply grease to the sliding part of slider.

Fig 4: Applying Grease To Sliding Part Of Slider
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Lift-up the vehicle.
Install the reverse check cable end, washer and snap pin to reverse check lever.
NOTE: Take care to install the snap pin in proper direction.

Fig 5: Installing Snap Pin
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Fix the reverse check cable to clip of stay.
NOTE: Install the reverse check cable to upper side of stay.

Fig 6: Installing Reverse Check Cable To Upper Side Of Stay
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