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Reverse Check Cable: Removal

  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the gear shift knob by turning it counterclockwise.
  3. Remove the console box assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Console Box. >
  4. Remove the cover - shift lever. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Console Box. >
  5. Remove the panel center LWR LH and RH. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Console Box. >
  6. Remove the clamp.
    Fig 1: Identifying Boot And Insulator Assembly Clamp
    G10267853Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the boot and insulator assembly.
    Fig 2: Identifying Boot And Insulator Assembly
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  8. Remove the spring pin from the slider.
    Fig 3: Identifying Slider And Spring Pin
    G10293013Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the slider and spring.
    Fig 4: Identifying Slider And Spring
    G10293014Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Cut the band clip, and separate the reverse check cable from the gear shift lever.
    Fig 5: Locating Band Clip
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  11. Lift up the vehicle.
  12. Remove the center exhaust pipe (rear). < Ref. to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
  13. Remove the center exhaust cover.
    Fig 6: Identifying Center Exhaust Cover
    G08550630Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the crossmember. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Transmission Mounting System. >
  15. Remove the snap pin and washer, and separate the reverse check cable.
    Fig 7: Identifying Snap Pin, Washer And Reverse Check Cable
    G10293017Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Move the transmission to the right side, and remove the stay bolts and the reverse check cable.
    NOTE: If the transmission is not moved aside, the stay bolts may contact the body and cause damage.
    Fig 8: Identifying Stay With Bolt
    G10293018Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Lift up the stay clip, and separate the stay from the reverse check cable.
    Fig 9: Identifying Reverse Check Cable And Clip
    G10293019Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Pull out the reverse check cable from underside of the vehicle to remove it.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage the inner boot.
  19. Loosen the lock nut, and remove the reverse check cable from the cable plate.
    Fig 10: Identifying Cable Plate And Reverse Check Cable
    G10293020Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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