Select Cable: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Subaru Outback and 2015 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Position the select cable as shown in the figure, and install it to the plate assembly.
CAUTION:
- If the cable is installed in the wrong direction, loosen the bracket bolts, and then reinstall the cable in the correct direction.
- Do not adjust the cable end direction by turning it forcibly to prevent the boot from being twisted.
Tightening torque:

T: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Identifying Select Cable
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Install the select cable to the shifter arm.
Install the plate assembly.
Tightening torque:

T: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Identifying Select Cable And Plate Assembly
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Install the washer and snap pin to the shifter arm.

Fig 3: Identifying Shifter Arm, Snap Pin, Select Cable, Plate Assembly, Washer
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Install new clamp paying attention to the installing direction.

Fig 4: Installing Clamp Paying Attention
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Insert the cable socket into the bracket and the connector in the arrow direction from the side to assemble the cable.

Fig 5: Inserting Cable Socket Into Bracket And Connector
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Shift the select lever to the "N" range, and then adjust the select cable position. <Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Select Cable.>
Install the center exhaust cover.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
Install the center exhaust pipe. (2.5 L model) <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe.>
Install the front exhaust pipe and rear exhaust pipe. (3.6 L model) <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe.> <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe.>
Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents.>