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Reverse Check Cable: Installation

  1. Insert the reverse check cable into the inner boot hole from underside of the vehicle.
  2. Insert the reverse check cable to the gear shift lever assembly, and affix with a band clip.
    NOTE:
    • Cut the excess band clip.
    • Make sure that the reverse check cable is inserted into the gear shift lever assembly without inter-space.
  3. Using the spring pin, fix the end of reverse check cable and slider.
    NOTE: Apply grease to the moving part of slider.
    Fig 1: Identifying Spring Pin And Slider
    G05666248Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Lift up the vehicle.
  5. With the cable pulled (the slider is lowered), adjust the distance between the edge of cable plate and the reverse check cable to 84 mm (3.31 in), and tighten the lock nut.

    Tightening torque: 

    6 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Identifying Distance Between Edge Of Cable Plate And Reverse Check Cable
    G05666249Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Move the transmission to the right side, and attach the stay.

    Tightening torque: 

    T: 32 N.m (3.3 kgf-m, 23.6 ft-lb) 

    Fig 3: Identifying Stay
    G05666250Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Attach the reverse check cable, washer and snap pin to the reverse check lever.
    NOTE: Take care to install the snap pin in proper direction.
    Fig 4: Installing Snap Pin
    G05666251Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Fix the reverse check cable to the stay clip.
    NOTE: Install the reverse check cable on top of the stay.
    Fig 5: Identifying Reverse Check Cable And Clip
    G05666252Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler. < Refer to (H4DOTC) REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > , < Refer to (H4DOTC) REMOVAL , Muffler. >
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Install the front cover assembly.
  12. Install the console box. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Console Box . >