Transmission Control Device: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Outback and 2012 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the transmission assembly from vehicle body. Refer to , REMOVAL , Automatic Transmission Assembly.
Remove the oil pan and control valve body. Refer to , REMOVAL , Control Valve Body.
Remove the inhibitor switch. Refer to , REMOVAL , Inhibitor Switch.
Remove the spring pin.
NOTE: Prevent the spring pin from dropping in the transmission using paper towel etc.

Fig 1: Identifying Inhibitor Switch On Transmission Control Device
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Remove the bolt and remove the range select lever, manual plate and parking rod.
NOTE: Do not damage the lip of oil seal press-fitted in the case.

Fig 2: Identifying Range Select Lever, Manual Plate, Parking Rod And Bolt
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Remove the detent spring.

Fig 3: Identifying Detent Spring (View 1 Of 2)
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