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Inhibitor Switch: Adjustment

  1. Shift the select lever to "N" range.
  2. Loosen the three inhibitor switch assembly securing bolts.
  3. Insert the ST as vertical as possible into the holes in inhibitor switch lever and switch body.
    1. ST 499267300 STOPPER PIN
    Fig 1: Inserting ST Vertical Possible Into Holes In Inhibitor Switch Lever And Switch Body
    G00936136Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Tighten the three inhibitor switch assembly bolts.
    1. Tightening torque: 3.4 N.m (0.35 kgf-m, 2.6 ft-lb) 
  5. Repeat the above checks. If the inhibitor switch is determined to be "faulty", replace it. < Ref. to INSPECTION . >