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Select Cable: Installation

  1. Install the select cable to the plate assembly.

    Tightening torque: 

    18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Select Cable Bolts
    G05019691Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the select cable to the shifter arm. (4AT model)
  3. Install the select cable to the range select lever. (5AT model)
  4. Install the plate assembly to the transmission.

    Tightening torque: 

    T: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb) 

    • 4AT
      Fig 2: Identifying Select Cable And Plate Assy (4AT)
      G06336952Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • 5AT
      Fig 3: Identifying Select Cable And Plate Assy (5AT)
      G06336953Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the washer and snap pin to the shifter arm. (4AT model)
    Fig 4: Identifying Shifter Arm With Washer And Snap Pin (4AT Model)
    G06336954Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the washer and snap pin to the range select lever. (5AT model)
    Fig 5: Identifying Range Select Lever With Washer And Snap Pin (5AT Model)
    G06336955Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install new clamp paying attention to the installing direction.
    Fig 6: Installation Direction Of Clamp
    G06336956Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Insert the tip of inner cable into connector hole of select lever, and fix the cable to bracket.
    Fig 7: Inserting Tip Of Inner Cable Into Connector Hole Of Select Lever
    G05661218Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Shift the select lever to the "N" range, and then adjust the select cable position. Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Select Cable.
  10. Install the heat shield cover.
    Fig 8: Identifying Heat Shield Cover
    G05019661Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Install the front, center and rear exhaust pipes, and the muffler. (Non-turbo model)
  12. Install the center, rear exhaust pipes and the muffler. (Turbo model)

    Ref. to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Muffler.