Select Lever: Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Clean all the parts before assembly.
Apply NIGTIGHT LYW No. 2 grease or equivalent to each part. <Ref. to AT SELECT LEVER , COMPONENT, General Description. >
Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
NOTE:
- Set the select lever to "D" range (normal mode position) when installing the guide plate and be careful of the following.
  - Insert protrusion (B) of the guide plate into the hole on the shift lock solenoid unit (A).
  - Insert link (D) of the shift lock release into link (C) of the shift lock solenoid unit.
  Fig 1: Locating Shift Lock Solenoid Unit
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
- Connect the switch and solenoid terminals to the connector.
Fig 2: Identifying Solenoid Connector Terminals
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
After completing installation, shift the select lever from "P" range to "D" range, then check whether the indicator and select lever matches, whether the pointer and position mark matches and what the operating force is.