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Inhibitor Switch: Installation

  1. Connect inhibitor switch harness to inhibitor switch.
  2. Install inhibitor switch to transmission case.
    Fig 1: Installing Inhibitor Switch To Transmission Case
    G02862498Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Move range select lever to neutral position.
  4. Using ST, tighten bolts of inhibitor switch.

    ST 499267300 STOPPER PIN

    Fig 2: Tightening Bolts Of Inhibitor Switch
    G02862499Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

    Tightening torque:  3.4 N.m (0.35 kgf-m, 2.5 ft-lb)

  5. Install select cable to range select lever.
  6. Install plate assembly to transmission.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. T:  24.5 N.m (2.50 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
    Fig 3: Installing Plate Assembly To Transmission
    G02862500Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install snap pin to range select lever.
    Fig 4: Installing Snap Pin To Range Select Lever
    G02862501Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install front exhaust pipe with center exhaust pipe. Refer to FRONT EXHAUST PIPE .
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Install inhibitor switch connector from stay.
  11. Connect inhibitor switch connector.
    Fig 5: Connecting Inhibitor Switch Connector
    G02862502Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install air cleaner case. Refer to INSTALLATION under AIR CLEANER CASE .
  13. Inspect inhibitor switch. Refer to INSPECTION  .