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Select Cable: Installation

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  1. Install the select cable to base plate.

    Tightening torque: 

    18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb) 

  2. Install the select cable to range select lever.
  3. Install the plate assembly to transmission.

    Tightening torque: 

    T: 24.5 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Select Cable And Plate Assembly
    G04990171Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the washer and snap pin to range select lever.
    Fig 2: Identifying Snap Pin, Clamp And Washer
    G04990172Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Move the select lever to "N" position, then adjust the select cable position. < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Select Cable. >
  6. Install the heat shield cover. (If equipped)
  7. Install the front and center exhaust pipe. (Non-TURBO model) < Ref. to INSTALLATION , FRONT EXHAUST PIPE. >
  8. Install center exhaust pipe. (TURBO model) < Ref. to INSTALLATION , CENTER EXHAUST PIPE. >