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Select Lever: Installation

  1. Set the select lever assembly to the vehicle body.
  2. Tighten the four mounting bolts to attach the select lever assembly to the vehicle body.

    Tightening torque: 

    18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Locating Select Lever Assembly Bolts
    G08317536Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Connect the harness connector.
    Fig 2: Identifying Harness Connector
    G08317535Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the harness clip to the select lever assembly.
    Fig 3: Locating Select Lever Harness Clip
    G08317534Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Shift the select lever to "N" range.
  6. Install the blind A to the housing.
    NOTE: The blind A should be installed so that it is securely caught inside the tab of the housing.
    Fig 4: Identifying Housing Blind A
    G08317540Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install the blind B behind the blind A.
    Fig 5: Identifying Blind A And Blind B
    G08317541Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the housing.
    Fig 6: Identifying Select Lever Housing
    G08317531Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the indicator cover, then connect the connector.
    Fig 7: Identifying Indicator Housing Cover
    G08317530Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install the cover shift lever.
    Fig 8: Identifying Shift Lever Cover Fasteners
    G08317529Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Accessing from the button side of the grip, attach the clamp grip pin.
    Fig 9: Locating Clamp Grip Pin
    G08317545Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the cover grip AT securely.
    NOTE: After installation, check that the cover grip AT cannot be detached.
    Fig 10: Installing Cover Grip AT
    G08317546Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Insert the grip assembly to the select lever and press it down until a click is heard.
    Fig 11: Inserting Grip Assembly To Select Lever
    G08317547Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. After installation of grip, check the following points.
    • The grip will not come off.
    • The button on the grip operates normally.
  15. Install the console box. Refer to INSTALLATION , Console Box.
  16. Lift up the vehicle.
  17. Shift the range select lever to "N" range.
  18. Secure the cable to the bracket. Refer to INSTALLATION , Select Cable.
  19. Adjust the select cable position. Refer to ADJUSTMENT , Select Cable.
  20. After adjustment, confirm that the select lever operates properly at all range positions using the shift lock release button.
  21. Install the center exhaust cover.

    Tightening torque: 

    18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 12: Identifying Center Exhaust Cover
    G08317548Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Install the rear exhaust pipe. Refer to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe.
  23. Inspect the following items. If a malfunction is found in the inspection, adjust the select cable or inhibitor switch.
    1. The shift lock operates normally. Refer to SHIFT LOCK OPERATION , INSPECTION, AT Shift Lock Control System.
    2. Engine starts when the select lever is in "P" or "N" range, but not in other ranges.
    3. Back-up light illuminates when the select lever is in the "R" range, but not in other ranges.
    4. Select lever and indicator positions are matched.
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