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Inhibitor Switch: Installation

  1. Install the inhibitor switch to the transmission case temporarily.
    Fig 1: Locating Inhibitor Switch Mounting Bolts
    G07913384Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Connect the inhibitor harness connector to the inhibitor switch.
  3. Install the shifter arm and fix with the spring pin.
    NOTE: Use new spring pin.
    Fig 2: Identifying Spring Pin And Shifter Arm
    G07913386Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Shift the shifter arm to "N" range.
  5. Install the ST vertically in the cutout of shifter arm and the hole of switch body.

    ST 499267300 STOPPER PIN

    Fig 3: Identifying Stopper Pin On Switch Body
    G06654428Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Tighten the two bolts holding the inhibitor switch.

    Tightening torque: 

    5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.7 ft-lb) 

  7. Install the select cable to the shifter arm.
  8. Install the washer and snap pin to the shifter arm.
    Fig 4: Identifying Shifter Arm, Snap Pin, Select Cable, Plate ASSY And Washer
    G07913388Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the center exhaust pipe. Refer to CENTER EXHAUST PIPE EX(H4SO)-7, INSTALLATION, Center Exhaust Pipe.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Connect the battery ground terminal.
  12. Check the inhibitor switch. Refer to , INSPECTION , Inhibitor Switch.