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Select Lever: Installation

  1. Install the select lever assembly after setting it to the vehicle body.

    Tightening torque: 

    18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) 

  2. Connect the harness connector.
  3. Install the harness clip to the select lever assembly.
  4. Shift the select lever to "N" range.
  5. Install the indicator assembly, then connect the connector.
    NOTE: Insert the select lever through the blind hole sufficiently.
    Fig 1: Locating Blind Hole
    G10267812Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the panel center LWR LH and RH. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Console Box. >
  7. Install the cover - shift lever. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Console Box. >
  8. Install the console box assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Console Box. >
  9. Accessing from the button side of the grip, attach the clamp grip pin.
    Fig 2: Attaching Clamp Grip Pin
    G08317545Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Insert the grip assembly to the select lever and press it down until a click is heard.
    NOTE: While pressing the clamp grip with a finger in order to prevent it from popping out, insert the grip assembly.
    Fig 3: Inserting Grip Assembly To Select Lever
    G10267814Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Securely install the boot assembly.
    NOTE: After installation, check that the boot assembly does not come off.
    Fig 4: Installing Boot Assembly
    G10267815Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. After installation of grip, check the following points.
    • The grip will not come off.
    • The button on the grip operates normally.
  13. Shift the select lever to "N" range.
  14. Lift up the vehicle.
  15. Secure the cable to the bracket. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Select Cable. >
  16. Adjust the select cable position. < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Select Cable. >
  17. After adjustment, confirm that the select lever operates properly at all range positions using the shift lock release button.
    NOTE: According to the select lever operation, confirm that the indicator positions are shown correctly.
  18. Install the center exhaust cover.

    Tightening torque: 

    18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) 

  19. Install the center exhaust pipe (rear). < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
  20. Lower the vehicle.
  21. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note. >
  22. 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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