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Inhibitor Switch: Installation

  1. Connect the inhibitor switch harness connector to inhibitor switch.
  2. Install the inhibitor switch to transmission case.
    Fig 1: Installing Inhibitor Switch To Transmission Case
    G03750430Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Move the range select lever to neutral position.
  4. Using the ST, tighten the bolts of inhibitor switch.

    ST 499267300 STOPPER PIN

    Tightening torque: 

    3.5 N.m (0.36 kgf-m, 2.6 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Tightening Bolts Of Inhibitor Switch Using Stopper Pin ST499267300
    G03750431Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the select cable to range select lever.
  6. Install the plate assembly to transmission.

    Tightening torque: 

    T:25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb) 

    Fig 3: Installing Plate Assembly To Transmission
    G03750432Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install the washer and snap pin to range select lever.
    Fig 4: Installing Washer And Snap Pin To Range Select Lever
    G03750433Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the front and center exhaust pipes. (Non-TURBO model)

    < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe. >

  9. Install the center exhaust pipe. (TURBO model) < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Install the inhibitor switch connector from stay.
  12. Connect the inhibitor switch connector.
    Fig 5: Connecting Inhibitor Switch Connector
    G03750434Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Install the air cleaner case or air intake chamber. (Non-TURBO model)

    < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Cleaner Case. >

  14. Install the intercooler. (TURBO model)

    < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Intercooler

  15. Inspect the inhibitor switch. < Ref. to , INSPECTION . >