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Inhibitor Switch: Adjustment

  1. Set the select lever to "N" range.
  2. Loosen the two bolts holding the inhibitor switch.
  3. Insert the ST as vertical as possible into the holes of the shifter arm and switch body.

    ST 499267300 STOPPER PIN

    Fig 1: Inserting Special Tool As Vertical As Possible Into Holes Of Shifter Arm And Switch Body
    G06337180Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Tighten the two bolts holding the inhibitor switch.

    Tightening torque: 

    5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.7 ft-lb) 

  5. Repeat the inspection of the inhibitor switch. If the inhibitor switch is determined to be "faulty", replace it.