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Select Cable: Removal

  1. Shift the select lever to "N" range.
  2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
    NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
  3. Lift up the vehicle.
  4. Remove the center exhaust pipe. (Non-turbo model) Ref. to EXHAUST(H4DO)>Center Exhaust Pipe>REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the center exhaust pipe (rear). (Turbo model) Ref. to EXHAUST(H4DOTC)>Center Exhaust Pipe>REMOVAL .
  6. Remove the center exhaust cover.
    Fig 1: Identifying Select Lever Center Exhaust Cover
    G11270138Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the snap pin and washer from the shifter arm.
    Fig 2: Identifying Shifter Arm, Snap Pin, Select Cable And Washer
    G11265230Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the plate assembly from the transmission case.
    Fig 3: Identifying Select Cable And Plate Assembly
    G11265231Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Disconnect the cable from arm COMPL.
    Fig 4: Adjusting Nut And Arm COMPL
    G11265232Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Raise the claw of clamp to remove the cable from bracket.
    Fig 5: Identifying Select Cable Clamp Claws
    G11265233Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the select cable from plate assembly.