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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
    G09481162Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Connect the harness connector.
    Fig 2: Identifying Select Lever Assembly Harness Connector
    G08550574Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the harness clip to the select lever assembly.
  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 3: Identifying Housing Blind A
    G08317540Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install the blind B behind the blind A.
    Fig 4: Identifying Blind A And Blind B
    G09481166Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the housing.
    Fig 5: Identifying Select Lever Housing
    G09481157Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the panel center LWR LH and RH. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Console Box. >
  10. Install the indicator cover, then connect the connector.
    Fig 6: Identifying Connector And Indicator Cover
    G09481156Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Install the console box assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Console Box. >
  12. Install the cover - shift lever. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Console Box. >
  13. Install the ornament panel - consoles LH and RH. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Console Box. >
  14. Accessing from the button side of the grip, attach the clamp grip pin.
    Fig 7: Connecting Clamp Grip Pin
    G08317545Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Install the cover grip AT securely.
    NOTE: After installation, check that the cover grip AT cannot be detached.
    Fig 8: Installing Cover Grip AT
    G08317546Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Insert the grip assembly to the select lever and press it down until a click is heard.
    Fig 9: Inserting Grip Assembly To Select Lever
    G09481171Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. After installation of grip, check the following points.
    • The grip will not come off.
    • The button on the grip operates normally.
  18. Shift the select lever to "N" range.
  19. Lift up the vehicle.
  20. Secure the cable to the bracket. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Select Cable. >
  21. Adjust the select cable position. < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Select Cable. >
  22. After adjustment, confirm that the select lever operates properly at all range positions using the shift lock release button.
  23. Install the center exhaust cover.

    Tightening torque: 

    18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 10: Identifying Center Exhaust Cover And Nuts
    G09481150Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  24. Install the center exhaust pipe. (Non-turbo model) < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
  25. Install the center exhaust pipe (rear). (Turbo model) < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
  26. Lower the vehicle.
  27. Connect the battery ground terminal.
  28. 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. < Ref. 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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