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Select Lever: Installation

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.
  1. Set the select lever to vehicle body.
  2. Tighten the four bolts to install the select lever to vehicle body, and then connect the connector.
    1. Temporarily tighten the bolt A.
    2. Tighten the bolt B.
    3. Tighten the bolt A.
    4. Tighten the bolts C and D.

    Tightening torque: 

    18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Locating Select Lever Assembly Bolts
    G05661190Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the harness clips to the bracket.
  4. Install the console cover and console box. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Console Box . >
  5. Shift the select lever to "N" range.
  6. Install the blind.
    CAUTION: The blind should be installed so that it is securely caught by tabs of the plate guide COM-PL.
    Fig 2: Identifying Blind
    G05661188Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install the indicator assembly.
  8. Install the console front panel.
  9. Install the hand brake boot cover.
  10. Install the grip.
  11. Lift up the vehicle.
  12. Shift the range select lever to the "N" range.
  13. Secure the cable to the bracket. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Select Cable. >
  14. Adjust the select cable position. <Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Select Cable. >
  15. After the completion of adjustment, confirm that the select lever operates properly at all range positions.
  16. Install the heat shield cover.
    Fig 3: Identifying Heat Shield Cover
    G05661183Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
    • Non-turbo model

      <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe for H4SO engine. > <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Muffler for H4SO engine. >

    • Turbo model

    <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe for H4DOTC engine. > <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Muffler for H4DOTC engine. >

  18. Inspect the following items. When a malfunction is found in the inspection, adjust the select cable and inhibitor switch. <Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Select Cable. > <Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Inhibitor Switch . >
  1. Engine starts when the select lever is in "P" and "N" range, but not in other ranges.
  2. Back-up light illuminates when the select lever is in the "R" range, but not in other ranges.
  3. Select lever and indicator positions are matched.
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