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Select Cable: Removal

  1. Set the vehicle on the lift.
  2. Disconnect the ground terminal 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). See FRONT EXHAUST PIPE .
    CAUTION: When removing the exhaust pipes, be careful each exhaust pipe does not drop out.
  6. Remove the center exhaust pipe. (Turbo model). See 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
    G01998693Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the plate assembly from transmission case.
    Fig 2: Removing Plate Assembly From Transmission Case
    G01998694Courtesy 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
    G01998695Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the select cable from plate assembly.